Introduction To Health Education
- Education
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 103 pages
- 16 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Study hours
- 50 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of HED103, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
HED103 · Unit 1: CONCEPT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION
This unit focuses on understanding the definitions and concepts in health, health education, health promotion and differentiating health education from health promotion. Also, concepts of health instruction, health services, healthful living, personal health, community health will be discussed.
What you should be able to do
- Define health education and health promotion.
- Describe the concept of health education.
- Discuss the scope of health education.
- Explain communication methods used in health education.
- Identify tools and resources used in health education.
- Evaluate assessment methods in health education within the context of the Nigerian education system.
What it prepares you for
- Health Educator
- Community Health Worker
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Healthcare Information Analyst
- Health Counselor
- Public Health
- Healthcare
- Education
- Community Development
- Government Agencies
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Interrelationship of the Concepts and Terminologies in Health Education
Unit 3: Personal Health as Relates to Community Health
Understanding the interplay between personal health and community health requires critical thinking about individual behaviors and their broader societal impact.
- Module 4: Communication Strategies in Health Education
Unit 1: Communication Methods in Health Education
Applying different communication methods effectively requires understanding the target audience and tailoring the message accordingly.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 60 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: BROAD VIEW OF THE SCOPE OF HEALTH EDUCATION
Unit 1: CONCEPT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION · 2 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 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 2Module 1: BROAD VIEW OF THE SCOPE OF HEALTH EDUCATION
Unit 3: The Scope of Health Education · 4 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 3Module 2: Key Concepts and Terminologies in Health Education
Unit 1: Understanding Health Instruction · 2 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 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 4Module 2: Key Concepts and Terminologies in Health Education
Unit 3: Understanding Healthful Living Environment · 2 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 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 5Module 2: Key Concepts and Terminologies in Health Education
Unit 5: Understanding Community Health · 4 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 6Module 3: Interrelationship of the Concepts and Terminologies in Health Education
Unit 1: Health Instruction about Health Services · 3 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 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 7Module 3: Interrelationship of the Concepts and Terminologies in Health Education
Unit 3: Personal Health as Relates to Community Health · 3 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 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 8Module 4: Communication Strategies in Health Education
Unit 1: Communication Methods in Health Education · 3 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 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 9Module 4: Communication Strategies in Health Education
Unit 3: Health Education Method · 3 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 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 10Module 1: BROAD VIEW OF THE SCOPE OF HEALTH EDUCATION
Module 1 Review · 4 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 11Module 2: Key Concepts and Terminologies in Health Education
Module 2 Review · 4 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 12Module 3: Interrelationship of the Concepts and Terminologies in Health Education
Module 3 Review · 4 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 13Module 4: Communication Strategies in Health Education
Module 4 Review · 4 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..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all unit objectives and ensure you can meet each one.
- Create flashcards for key terms and definitions from Modules 1 and 2.
- Practice applying communication strategies from Module 4 to different health scenarios.
- Focus on understanding the interrelationships between concepts in Module 3.
- Review past assignments and TMAs to identify areas for improvement.
- Allocate specific study time for each module based on its complexity.
- Form a study group to discuss challenging concepts and share insights.
- Use online resources and videos to supplement your understanding of key topics.
Questions students ask about this course
What is HED103 about?
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.
How many units does HED103 have?
HED103, Introduction To Health Education, has 16 units across 4 modules, over 103 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is HED103?
HED103 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Education.
Is HED103 hard?
HED103 is rated beginner level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does HED103 take to study?
About 50 hours of study, spread across its 16 units.
How is HED103 assessed?
HED103 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with HED103?
Health Educator, Community Health Worker, Health Promotion Specialist, Healthcare Information Analyst and Health Counselor.
More courses in Education
Skills Development And Techniques In Sports And Games 1 Track And Field Events (Middle And Distance Races) Table Tennis.
2 credit units
Open KHE107