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HED205Education2 Unitsintermediate

Health Protection

This course introduces students to the concepts of health education, promotion, and protection, emphasizing community participation. It explores how stakeholders and factors influence health, building capacity and confidence in individuals to control their own health. The course covers historical perspectives, behavior change theories, and strategies for health promotion at individual and community levels. It also examines essential services like water supply and waste disposal, highlighting the roles of government and health agencies.

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195h

Study Time

13

Weeks

15h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Health EducationHealth PromotionHealth ProtectionCommunity HealthDisease Prevention

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

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Health Education Concepts

2

Historical Perspectives of Health Education

3

Health Promotion Theories

4

Agents of Health Protection

5

Community Health Strategies

6

Environmental Health

7

Disease Prevention

8

Personal Hygiene

9

Nutrition and Health

Total Topics9 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

Public Health Officer

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Community Health Worker

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Health Promotion Specialist

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Environmental Health Officer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HealthcareGovernment AgenciesNon-profit OrganizationsSchoolsCommunity Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Overview of Health Education and its Various Perspectives

2h

Unit 1: Concept of health education

2 study hours

•Define health and its various perspectives.
•Explain the concept of health education and its importance.
•Describe the components of a health education program.

Week

2

Module 1: Overview of Health Education and its Various Perspectives

2h

Unit 2: Historical view of health education

2 study hours

•Discuss the historical perspectives of health education.
•Identify the important features of health education.
•Explain the concept of health promotion and its evolution.

Week

3

Module 1: Overview of Health Education and its Various Perspectives

2h

Unit 3: Various perspectives of health education

2 study hours

•Compare and contrast different health education theories.
•Apply health education theories to real-world scenarios.
•Explain the importance of behavior change theories for health education.

Week

4

Module 1: Overview of Health Education and its Various Perspectives

2h

Unit 4: Current national health issues in health education

2 study hours

•Identify current national health issues in health education.
•Discuss WHO strategic plans for addressing these issues.
•Explain how the health education system can be used to resolve these issues.

Week

5

Module 2: Agents of Health Protection and Promotion

2h

Unit 1: Teachers as agents of health protection and promotion

2 study hours

•Explain the role of teachers as agents of health protection and promotion.
•Define a health-promoting school and its characteristics.
•Discuss the reasons for improving the school health environment.

Week

6

Module 2: Agents of Health Protection and Promotion

2h

Unit 2: Nutritionists as agents of health protection and promotion

2 study hours

•Describe the activities of nutritionists in schools as health promotion agents.
•Explain the activities of nutritionists in the community as health promotion agents.
•Discuss the activities of nutritionists in healthcare facilities.

Week

7

Module 2: Agents of Health Protection and Promotion

2h

Unit 3: Selected health professionals as agents of health protection and promotion

2 study hours

•Identify different categories of health workers.
•Discuss the trend of healthcare delivery.
•Explain the approaches of health professionals to health protection and promotion.

Week

8

Module 3: Approaches to the Protection and Promotion of Human Health

2h

Unit 1: Protection and promotion of human health at Individual level

2 study hours

•Explain the behavioral approach to health promotion.
•Identify various health promotion strategies.
•Discuss how individual lifestyles impact health protection.

Week

9

Module 3: Approaches to the Protection and Promotion of Human Health

2h

Unit 2: Protection and promotion of human health at community level

2 study hours

•Discuss health promotion and protection strategies at the community level.
•Identify factors to consider when planning health promotion programs in the community.
•Explain the importance of community engagement in health promotion.

Week

10

Module 3: Approaches to the Protection and Promotion of Human Health

2h

Unit 3: Protection and promotion through food

2 study hours

•Explain how food can contribute to health.
•Identify important food components and their health implications.
•Discuss factors that contribute to dietary patterns.

Week

11

Module 3: Approaches to the Protection and Promotion of Human Health

2h

Unit 4: Protection and promotion through drug control

2 study hours

•Define drugs and explain why drug abuse should be controlled.
•Discuss the challenges of controlling illicit drug use.
•Explain illicit drug control approaches.

Week

12

Module 3: Approaches to the Protection and Promotion of Human Health

2h

Unit 5: Protection and promotion through personal hygiene

2 study hours

•Identify factors that affect microorganism proliferation.
•Explain the importance of personal hygiene.
•Discuss various ways of personal care.

Week

13

Module 4: Essential Services in Health Protection and Promotion

6h

Unit 1: Water supplies in health protection and promotion

2 study hours

•Explain the importance of improved water supply.
•Discuss the concept of the Water Sanitation and Hygiene program (WASH).
•Explain the relationship between WASH and health.

Unit 2: Waste disposal in health protection and promotion

2 study hours

•Discuss the types of solid wastes.
•Explain the components of effective waste management.
•Describe the role of waste disposal in health promotion.

Unit 3: Role of government and health agencies in health protection and promotion.

2 study hours

•Explain the role of government in health promotion.
•Discuss the advantages of government approaches to health protection and promotion.

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 key definitions and concepts from Units 1-4 in Module 1 to establish a strong foundation.

2

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 in Module 2 to understand the roles of different health agents.

3

Practice applying health behavior change theories from Unit 3 in Module 1 to real-world scenarios.

4

Focus on understanding the strategies for health promotion at individual and community levels (Module 3).

5

Prioritize studying essential services like water supply and waste disposal (Module 4) and their impact on public health.

6

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and address any gaps in understanding.

7

Allocate time for thorough revision of all modules, focusing on key objectives and summaries.

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