Professional Skills in Health Promotion and Public Health

Code

HLTH3006

School

Health Sciences

Level

3

Credits

20

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

This module enables students to develop the knowledge and skills to maximise their employability for a diverse range of roles in health promotion and public health. The module will cover:
key skills including the development and implementation of health improvement plans and policies
strategies to prioritise workload and activities
problem solving skills in complex and changing environments.  
 

Target Students

Students undertaking the BSc Health Promotion and Public Health degree

Classes

The module comprises 60 hours of tutor led teaching – the remaining 140 hours are allocated for self-directed study activities, tutorials and assignment support

Assessment

• 50% Presentation: 20 minute oral presentation
• 50% Report: 1,000 word supporting paper

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of working independently and in teams

Explore self-direction and originality in tackling a health improvement strategy.

Respond to changing priorities in health promotion and public health practice

Critically analyse their personal, professional and educational knowledge and understanding

Create their own curriculum vitae which critically appraises their professional development

Conveners

• Mrs Katharine Whittingham