Community health communications and training (6 points)
(MED)
Leader: A/Prof M Toole
Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: The objectives of this unit fall into three main categories: 1. Training strategies for community health work: (a) to gain knowledge of the principles , theory and application of adult learning in relation to participatory training of health workers in developing countries, competency based training, distance learning, training of trainer methods; (b) to develop skills in the design and establishment of training programs; and (c) to increase knowledge and gain skills in a range of participatory training methods and facilitation methods. 2. Communication strategies for health promotion: (a) to gain knowledge of principles, theory and application of communication strategies for health promotion; (b) to develop skills in the design and establishment of communication strategies for health promotion; and (c) to increase knowledge and gain skills in a range of participatory methods for development and delivery of communciation strategies for helath promotion. 3. Communication skills for effective health program management; (a) to further develop skills in report writing and presenting; and (b) to further develop skills in cross-cultural communication.
Assessment: Assignment + Examination + Written exercises
Contact Hours: 6 day intensive block
Prerequisites: Basic computer proficiency
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