Health Protection
- Education
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 98 pages
- 15 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 195 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 HED205, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- Unit 1: Protection and promotion of human health at Individual levelPage 50
- Unit 2: Protection and promotion of human health at community levelPage 56
- Unit 3: Protection and promotion through foodPage 62
- Unit 4: Protection and promotion through drug controlPage 69
- Unit 5: Protection and promotion through personal hygienePage 74
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
HED205 · Unit 1: Concept of health education
It is important that health education programmes be part of healthcare and personal social services.It also important to understand the concepts of primary, secondary and tertiary health education.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the concepts of health education, promotion, and protection.
- Apply health behavior change theories to design effective interventions.
- Identify key stakeholders and their roles in health promotion.
- Evaluate community health needs and develop appropriate strategies.
- Promote personal and environmental hygiene practices.
- Analyze the impact of environmental factors on public health.
What it prepares you for
- Health Educator
- Public Health Officer
- Community Health Worker
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Environmental Health Officer
- Healthcare
- Government Agencies
- Non-profit Organizations
- Schools
- Community Development
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Approaches to the Protection and Promotion of Human Health
Unit 4: Protection and promotion through drug control
Understanding the complex interplay of factors influencing drug abuse requires critical analysis and synthesis of information from various disciplines.
- Module 4: Essential Services in Health Protection and Promotion
Unit 2: Waste disposal in health protection and promotion
Requires understanding of complex environmental factors and their impact on public health, including sanitation, water treatment, and waste management.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Overview of Health Education and its Various Perspectives
Unit 1: Concept of health education · 2 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 2Module 1: Overview of Health Education and its Various Perspectives
Unit 2: Historical view of health education · 2 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 3Module 1: Overview of Health Education and its Various Perspectives
Unit 3: Various perspectives of health education · 2 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 4Module 1: Overview of Health Education and its Various Perspectives
Unit 4: Current national health issues in health education · 2 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 5Module 2: Agents of Health Protection and Promotion
Unit 1: Teachers as agents of health protection and promotion · 2 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 6Module 2: Agents of Health Protection and Promotion
Unit 2: Nutritionists as agents of health protection and promotion · 2 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 7Module 2: Agents of Health Protection and Promotion
Unit 3: Selected health professionals as agents of health protection and promotion · 2 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 8Module 3: Approaches to the Protection and Promotion of Human Health
Unit 1: Protection and promotion of human health at Individual level · 2 hours
Explain the behavioral approach to health promotion.. Identify various health promotion strategies.. Discuss how individual lifestyles impact health protection..
- Week 9Module 3: Approaches to the Protection and Promotion of Human Health
Unit 2: Protection and promotion of human health at community level · 2 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 10Module 3: Approaches to the Protection and Promotion of Human Health
Unit 3: Protection and promotion through food · 2 hours
Explain how food can contribute to health.. Identify important food components and their health implications.. Discuss factors that contribute to dietary patterns..
- Week 11Module 3: Approaches to the Protection and Promotion of Human Health
Unit 4: Protection and promotion through drug control · 2 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 12Module 3: Approaches to the Protection and Promotion of Human Health
Unit 5: Protection and promotion through personal hygiene · 2 hours
Identify factors that affect microorganism proliferation.. Explain the importance of personal hygiene.. Discuss various ways of personal care..
- Week 13Module 4: Essential Services in Health Protection and Promotion
Unit 1: Water supplies in health protection and promotion · 2 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 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 hours
Explain the role of government in health promotion.. Discuss the advantages of government approaches to health protection and promotion..
Preparing for the exam
- Review key definitions and concepts from Units 1-4 in Module 1 to establish a strong foundation.
- Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 in Module 2 to understand the roles of different health agents.
- Practice applying health behavior change theories from Unit 3 in Module 1 to real-world scenarios.
- Focus on understanding the strategies for health promotion at individual and community levels (Module 3).
- Prioritize studying essential services like water supply and waste disposal (Module 4) and their impact on public health.
- Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and address any gaps in understanding.
- Allocate time for thorough revision of all modules, focusing on key objectives and summaries.
Questions students ask about this course
What is HED205 about?
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.
How many units does HED205 have?
HED205, Health Protection, has 15 units across 4 modules, over 98 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is HED205?
HED205 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Education.
Is HED205 hard?
HED205 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does HED205 take to study?
About 195 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is HED205 assessed?
HED205 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with HED205?
Health Educator, Public Health Officer, Community Health Worker, Health Promotion Specialist and Environmental Health Officer.