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Introduction To Health Education

This course, Introduction to Health Education (HED 103), is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the field of health education. It explores key concepts, terminologies, and the historical perspective of health education. The course also examines communication methods, tools, and resources used in health education, as well as assessment methods within the Nigerian education system. The course consists of four modules and sixteen units.

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50h
Study Time
13
Weeks
4h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Health EducationHealth PromotionCommunicationAssessmentCommunity Health

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Beginner Level
Perfect for newcomers to the field
35%
beginner
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Definitions of Health Education and Health Promotion

2

Historical Background of Health Education

3

Scope of Health Education

4

Key Concepts in Health Education

5

Communication Strategies in Health Education

6

Assessment Methods in Health Education

Total Topics6 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

Health Educator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Community Health Worker

Apply your skills in this growing field

Health Promotion Specialist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Healthcare Information Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

Health Counselor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Public HealthHealthcareEducationCommunity DevelopmentGovernment Agencies

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: BROAD VIEW OF THE SCOPE OF HEALTH EDUCATION

4h

Unit 1: CONCEPT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION

2 study hours
  • •Read the unit introduction and learning outcomes.
  • •Study the definitions of health education and health promotion.
  • •Differentiate between health education and health promotion.
  • •Understand the concepts of health instruction, health services, healthful living, personal health, and community health.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise.

Unit 2: Historical Background of Health Education

2 study hours
  • •Study the historical development of health education.
  • •Understand the evolution of health education as a distinct discipline.
  • •Identify key milestones and figures in the history of health education.
  • •Reflect on the role of health education in primary health care.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise.
Week
2

Module 1: BROAD VIEW OF THE SCOPE OF HEALTH EDUCATION

4h

Unit 3: The Scope of Health Education

4 study hours
  • •Explore the various areas covered by health education, including family involvement, health promotion, and school health services.
  • •Understand the purpose and importance of health education in promoting healthy behaviors.
  • •Discuss the basic principles of health education.
  • •Enumerate the functions of health educators.
  • •Discuss job opportunities and career prospects for health education graduates in Nigeria.
  • •State the admission criteria to study health education.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise.
Week
3

Module 2: Key Concepts and Terminologies in Health Education

4h

Unit 1: Understanding Health Instruction

2 study hours
  • •Define health instruction and its role in promoting health.
  • •State the purpose of health education.
  • •Demonstrate how to carry out health education effectively.
  • •Explain the areas covered during health education.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise.

Unit 2: Understanding Health Services

2 study hours
  • •Explain obstacles to getting health services.
  • •Discuss the objectives of health educators in health services.
  • •List and clarify different types of health services.
  • •Highlight the significance of health services.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise.
Week
4

Module 2: Key Concepts and Terminologies in Health Education

4h

Unit 3: Understanding Healthful Living Environment

2 study hours
  • •Explain what healthy living means.
  • •Discuss the role of health educator in promoting healthy living, focusing on diet, physical activity, and mental health.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise.

Unit 4: Understanding Personal Health

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of personal health.
  • •Explain the importance of personal health.
  • •Discuss the role of Health educator in promoting personal health.
  • •List the effects of poor hygiene.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise.
Week
5

Module 2: Key Concepts and Terminologies in Health Education

4h

Unit 5: Understanding Community Health

4 study hours
  • •Define community health.
  • •Explain the scope of community health.
  • •Explain the role of the health educator in community health.
  • •Discuss the impact of community health.
  • •Explain how to improve community health.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise.
Week
6

Module 3: Interrelationship of the Concepts and Terminologies in Health Education

6h

Unit 1: Health Instruction about Health Services

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the concept of health and health instruction.
  • •Describe health services as a concept in health education.
  • •Clarify the connection between health instruction and health service.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise.

Unit 2: Health Instruction about Healthful Living Environment

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the environment as a concept in health education.
  • •Describe a healthy living environment.
  • •Give an account of the relationship between health instruction and healthful living environment.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise.
Week
7

Module 3: Interrelationship of the Concepts and Terminologies in Health Education

6h

Unit 3: Personal Health as Relates to Community Health

3 study hours
  • •Describe how to promote personal hygiene.
  • •Explain ways of protecting community health through health education.
  • •Discuss the relationship between community health and personal hygiene.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise.

Unit 4: Health Services and Community Health Interrelatedness

3 study hours
  • •Describe community health services.
  • •Explain how to assess the health needs of a community.
  • •Discuss how health service availability affects community health.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise.
Week
8

Module 4: Communication Strategies in Health Education

6h

Unit 1: Communication Methods in Health Education

3 study hours
  • •Define communication in health education.
  • •Explain various communication methods used in health education.
  • •Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each communication methods in health education.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise.

Unit 2: Tools in Health Education

3 study hours
  • •Describe health education tools.
  • •Identify various tools used in health education.
  • •State the advantages and disadvantages of each tool.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise.
Week
9

Module 4: Communication Strategies in Health Education

6h

Unit 3: Health Education Method

3 study hours
  • •Define health education method.
  • •Identify different health education methods.
  • •Discuss the uses of the various health education method, advantages, and disadvantages.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise.

Unit 4: Assessment Methods in Health Education

3 study hours
  • •Define assessment in health education.
  • •Describe the types of assessment methods used in health education.
  • •Enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of each assessment method in health education.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise.
Week
10

Module 1: BROAD VIEW OF THE SCOPE OF HEALTH EDUCATION

4h

Module 1 Review

4 study hours
  • •Review all units in Module 1.
  • •Revise key concepts and definitions.
  • •Practice applying health education principles to real-world scenarios.
  • •Prepare for assignments and assessments.
Week
11

Module 2: Key Concepts and Terminologies in Health Education

4h

Module 2 Review

4 study hours
  • •Review all units in Module 2.
  • •Revise key concepts and terminologies.
  • •Practice applying health education principles to real-world scenarios.
  • •Prepare for assignments and assessments.
Week
12

Module 3: Interrelationship of the Concepts and Terminologies in Health Education

4h

Module 3 Review

4 study hours
  • •Review all units in Module 3.
  • •Revise the interrelationships among health education concepts.
  • •Practice applying health education principles to real-world scenarios.
  • •Prepare for assignments and assessments.
Week
13

Module 4: Communication Strategies in Health Education

4h

Module 4 Review

4 study hours
  • •Review all units in Module 4.
  • •Revise communication strategies and assessment methods.
  • •Practice applying health education principles to real-world scenarios.
  • •Prepare for assignments and assessments.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all unit objectives and ensure you can meet each one.

2

Create flashcards for key terms and definitions from Modules 1 and 2.

3

Practice applying communication strategies from Module 4 to different health scenarios.

4

Focus on understanding the interrelationships between concepts in Module 3.

5

Review past assignments and TMAs to identify areas for improvement.

6

Allocate specific study time for each module based on its complexity.

7

Form a study group to discuss challenging concepts and share insights.

8

Use online resources and videos to supplement your understanding of key topics.

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