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EHS206Health Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Hygiene Education and Promotion in Environmental Health

This course introduces students to hygiene education and promotion in environmental health. It covers the principles and concepts of hygiene and environmental health, emphasizing the interaction between humans and their environment. Students will learn about environmental health hazards, pollution management, and the importance of personal hygiene practices. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge to promote responsible health behaviors and address environmental health issues at the community level.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Hygiene EducationEnvironmental HealthPersonal HygienePollution PreventionHazard Management

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Historical perspectives on hygiene

2

Environmental health concepts

3

Human interaction with the environment

4

Environmental health hazards

5

Principles of hazard management

6

Pollution prevention

7

Personal hygiene practices

8

Hygiene promotion strategies

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Environmental Health Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Public Health Educator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Hygiene Promotion Specialist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Community Health Worker

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HealthcareEnvironmental ManagementPublic HealthCommunity Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Principles and Concepts of Hygiene and Environmental Health

2h

Unit 1: Historical perspectives on hygiene and environmental health

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to hygiene and environmental health.
  • •Understand the roles of religious laws in hygiene practices.
  • •Identify the importance of cleanliness in ancient civilizations.
Week
2

Module 1: Principles and Concepts of Hygiene and Environmental Health

2h

Unit 2: Concepts and principles in hygiene and environmental health

2 study hours
  • •Define hygiene and sanitation.
  • •Identify different types of sanitation.
  • •Describe the components of personal hygiene.
Week
3

Module 1: Principles and Concepts of Hygiene and Environmental Health

2h

Unit 3: Human interaction with the environment

2 study hours
  • •Describe the relationship between human activity and the environment.
  • •Identify areas of special effects of human activity on the environment.
  • •Explain the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources.
Week
4

Module 2: Environmental Health Hazards

2h

Unit 1: Categories of environmental health hazards

2 study hours
  • •Identify the categories of environmental health hazards.
  • •Describe the nature of physical, biological, and chemical hazards.
  • •Explain the possible effects of environmental hazards.
Week
5

Module 2: Environmental Health Hazards

2h

Unit 2: Principles of hazard management

2 study hours
  • •Define pollution and its sources.
  • •Identify the steps involved in hazard management.
  • •Analyze the risks and evaluate the potential of hazards.
Week
6

Module 2: Environmental Health Hazards

2h

Unit 3: Principles of pollution prevention

2 study hours
  • •Explain the principles of pollution prevention.
  • •Identify measures towards control of pollution and waste.
  • •Discuss practices of pollution control.
Week
7

Module 3: Personal Hygiene

2h

Unit 1: Concept personal hygiene

2 study hours
  • •Define personal hygiene and its importance.
  • •Differentiate between cleanliness and hygiene.
  • •Explain the aesthetic values of personal hygiene.
Week
8

Module 3: Personal Hygiene

2h

Unit 2: Planning for the improvement of personal hygiene

2 study hours
  • •Prioritize the components of personal hygiene for public health.
  • •Explain hygienic hand washing using standard procedures.
  • •List the critical situations for effective hand washing.
Week
9

Module 3: Personal Hygiene

2h

Unit 3: Plan of action for personal hygiene education

2 study hours
  • •Explain the elements and activities needed for planning personal hygiene promotion.
  • •Describe the criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of personal hygiene application.
  • •Identify measures to promote personal hygiene.
Week
10

Module 1: Principles and Concepts of Hygiene and Environmental Health

3h

Module 1 Review

3 study hours
  • •Review Module 1: Principles and Concepts of Hygiene and Environmental Health
  • •Revise key concepts and definitions.
  • •Practice answering sample questions.
Week
11

Module 2: Environmental Health Hazards

3h

Module 2 Review

3 study hours
  • •Review Module 2: Environmental Health Hazards
  • •Revise hazard management and pollution prevention principles.
  • •Practice identifying different types of pollution.
Week
12

Module 3: Personal Hygiene

3h

Module 3 Review

3 study hours
  • •Review Module 3: Personal Hygiene
  • •Revise components of personal hygiene and promotion strategies.
  • •Practice explaining hand washing techniques.
Week
13

Comprehensive Course Review

4h

Final Revision

4 study hours
  • •Comprehensive course review.
  • •Focus on key definitions, principles, and practices.
  • •Complete practice exam questions.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts.

2

Use case studies from the course material to understand practical applications of hygiene and environmental health principles.

3

Practice explaining the steps involved in hazard management and pollution prevention.

4

Develop a checklist of essential personal hygiene practices and their public health benefits.

5

Review all tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and address any areas where you struggled.

6

Form a study group to discuss complex topics and share different perspectives.

7

Allocate specific time slots for revision each day in the weeks leading up to the exam.

8

Prioritize topics based on their weight in the course assessment scheme.

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