Hygiene Education and Promotion in Environmental Health
- Health Sciences
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 89 pages
- 9 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 120 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EHS206, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EHS206 · UNIT 1: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES ON HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
The course guide has described the general overview of this unit and how it is linked specifically to this course. This unit will expose you to the basic concept of environmental hygiene education and promotion, its place in public health practice. Now, let us identify what you should learn in the unit as described in the following specific objectives.
What you should be able to do
- Describe the history and significance of hygiene and environmental health.
- Define and differentiate between hygiene, sanitation, and environmental health.
- Identify and categorize environmental health hazards.
- Explain the principles of hazard management and pollution prevention.
- Describe the components of personal hygiene and their public health importance.
- Develop plans for improving personal hygiene practices in communities.
What it prepares you for
- Environmental Health Officer
- Public Health Educator
- Hygiene Promotion Specialist
- Community Health Worker
- Healthcare
- Environmental Management
- Public Health
- Community Development
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Environmental Health Hazards
Unit 3: Principles of pollution prevention
Understanding the complex interactions between different types of pollutants and their synergistic effects on ecosystems requires advanced analytical skills.
- Module 3: Personal Hygiene
Unit 3: Plan of action for personal hygiene education
Developing effective strategies for changing deeply ingrained personal hygiene habits requires understanding of behavioral psychology and community dynamics.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 31 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Principles and Concepts of Hygiene and Environmental Health
Unit 1: Historical perspectives on hygiene and environmental health · 2 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 2Module 1: Principles and Concepts of Hygiene and Environmental Health
Unit 2: Concepts and principles in hygiene and environmental health · 2 hours
Define hygiene and sanitation.. Identify different types of sanitation.. Describe the components of personal hygiene..
- Week 3Module 1: Principles and Concepts of Hygiene and Environmental Health
Unit 3: Human interaction with the environment · 2 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 4Module 2: Environmental Health Hazards
Unit 1: Categories of environmental health hazards · 2 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 5Module 2: Environmental Health Hazards
Unit 2: Principles of hazard management · 2 hours
Define pollution and its sources.. Identify the steps involved in hazard management.. Analyze the risks and evaluate the potential of hazards..
- Week 6Module 2: Environmental Health Hazards
Unit 3: Principles of pollution prevention · 2 hours
Explain the principles of pollution prevention.. Identify measures towards control of pollution and waste.. Discuss practices of pollution control..
- Week 7Module 3: Personal Hygiene
Unit 1: Concept personal hygiene · 2 hours
Define personal hygiene and its importance.. Differentiate between cleanliness and hygiene.. Explain the aesthetic values of personal hygiene..
- Week 8Module 3: Personal Hygiene
Unit 2: Planning for the improvement of personal hygiene · 2 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 9Module 3: Personal Hygiene
Unit 3: Plan of action for personal hygiene education · 2 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 10Module 1: Principles and Concepts of Hygiene and Environmental Health
Module 1 Review · 3 hours
Review Module 1: Principles and Concepts of Hygiene and Environmental Health. Revise key concepts and definitions.. Practice answering sample questions..
- Week 11Module 2: Environmental Health Hazards
Module 2 Review · 3 hours
Review Module 2: Environmental Health Hazards. Revise hazard management and pollution prevention principles.. Practice identifying different types of pollution..
- Week 12Module 3: Personal Hygiene
Module 3 Review · 3 hours
Review Module 3: Personal Hygiene. Revise components of personal hygiene and promotion strategies.. Practice explaining hand washing techniques..
- Week 13Comprehensive Course Review
Final Revision · 4 hours
Comprehensive course review.. Focus on key definitions, principles, and practices.. Complete practice exam questions..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts.
- Use case studies from the course material to understand practical applications of hygiene and environmental health principles.
- Practice explaining the steps involved in hazard management and pollution prevention.
- Develop a checklist of essential personal hygiene practices and their public health benefits.
- Review all tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and address any areas where you struggled.
- Form a study group to discuss complex topics and share different perspectives.
- Allocate specific time slots for revision each day in the weeks leading up to the exam.
- Prioritize topics based on their weight in the course assessment scheme.
Questions students ask about this course
What is EHS206 about?
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.
How many units does EHS206 have?
EHS206, Hygiene Education and Promotion in Environmental Health, has 9 units across 3 modules, over 89 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is EHS206?
EHS206 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Health Sciences.
Is EHS206 hard?
EHS206 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does EHS206 take to study?
About 120 hours of study, spread across its 9 units.
How is EHS206 assessed?
EHS206 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with EHS206?
Environmental Health Officer, Public Health Educator, Hygiene Promotion Specialist and Community Health Worker.