Health Education & Promotion
- Health Sciences
- 500 level
- 3 credit units
- 177 pages
- 19 units
This course introduces students to the principles and methods of health education and promotion. It emphasizes community awareness and the promotion of public health activities. The course explores various avenues for health promotion, including media and technology, and equips students with the skills to identify appropriate IEC methods and tools for diverse audiences. It also covers health communication, program planning, and evaluation.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Basic knowledge of public health
- Understanding of communication principles
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PHS524, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PHS524 · UNIT 1 SCOPE OF HEALTH EDUCATION
4.0 CONCLUSION This unit, as a general introduction to the place occupied by health education and health promotion in community health. This helps you to conceptualise and anticipate the roles it must play if the identified needs of individuals, families and the community must be met in order to achieve the aims and objectives of PHC.
What you should be able to do
- Define health education and promotion.
- Apply communication principles in health education.
- Design health promotional activities.
- Evaluate health promotion programs.
- Utilize IEC materials effectively.
What it prepares you for
- Health Educator
- Public Health Officer
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Community Health Worker
- Health Communication Specialist
- Healthcare
- Government
- Non-profit
- Education
- Community Development
- Slide Projector
- Computer
- Internet
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Health Information, Education and Communication (IEC)
Unit 2: Designing Health Promotional Activities
Designing effective health promotional activities requires a comprehensive understanding of community needs and the ability to tailor interventions accordingly.
- Module 3: Health Education and Promotion Activities
Unit 1: Evaluation of Health Promotional Activities II
Evaluating health promotional activities requires a strong understanding of research methodologies and statistical analysis.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 68 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Health Education and Communication Perspectives
Unit 1: Scope of Health Education · 4 hours
Define health education and its importance in public health.. Explain the principles and rationale behind health education practices.. Identify the different structures where health education interventions can be applied..
Unit 2: Foundation Theories and Principles of Health Education · 4 hours
Describe the functions of the family in shaping health behaviors.. Discuss Godfrey Hochbaum's theory on factors influencing learning.. Explain Abraham Maslow's theory of motivational needs and its relevance to health education..
- Week 2Module 1: Health Education and Communication Perspectives
Unit 3: Principles of Learning in Health Education · 5 hours
Describe the principles of learning and how they apply to health education.. Discuss conditions that facilitate learning for behavioral change.. Relate changes in behavior to the learning process and personal growth..
- Week 3Module 1: Health Education and Communication Perspectives
Unit 4: Scope of Information, Communication and Education (IEC) · 5 hours
Define information, communication, and education (IEC) in the context of health.. Identify the key elements in IEC.. Discuss the benefits of IEC in health programs..
- Week 4Module 1: Health Education and Communication Perspectives
Unit 5: Various Media of Information, Education and Communication · 5 hours
Describe the different types of media used in health communication.. State the advantages and disadvantages of each type of media.. Explain the proper use and care of materials and equipment..
- Week 5Module 2: Health Information, Education and Communication (IEC)
Unit 1: General Principles of Communication in Health Education · 5 hours
Describe the process of communication in health education.. Identify the key elements of communication.. Enumerate the principles of effective health communication practice..
- Week 6Module 2: Health Information, Education and Communication (IEC)
Unit 2: Designing Health Promotional Activities · 5 hours
Develop a plan for a health promotional program for the community.. Outline the steps for collecting required information in health promotion.. Acquire the skills to develop and implement a health promotion program..
- Week 7Module 2: Health Information, Education and Communication (IEC)
Unit 3: Designing Health Promotional Activities II · 5 hours
Identify health issues in the community.. List the target groups in the community for promotional activities.. Describe methods for mobilizing resources for promotional activities..
- Week 8Module 2: Health Information, Education and Communication (IEC)
Unit 4: Implementation of Health Promotional Activities · 5 hours
List the professionals that form a health team.. Describe the steps for community mobilization.. Demonstrate skills in community action..
- Week 9Module 2: Health Information, Education and Communication (IEC)
Unit 5: Evaluation of Health Promotional Activities I · 5 hours
Describe the concept of evaluation in health promotion.. Enumerate the types of evaluation.. Explain the process of evaluation: input, output, and processor..
- Week 10Module 3: Health Education and Promotion Activities
Unit 1: Evaluation of Health Promotional Activities II · 5 hours
Explain the importance of monitoring in health programs.. Evaluate health promotion activities.. Discuss the key elements of evaluation..
- Week 11Module 3: Health Education and Promotion Activities
Unit 2: Feedback Mechanism in Health Promotional Activities · 5 hours
Define feedback and its role in health promotion.. List the types of feedback and their relevance to health promotional activities.. Describe the role of non-governmental organizations as a feedback mechanism..
- Week 12Module 3: Health Education and Promotion Activities
Unit 3: Health Instructional Materials · 5 hours
Describe the types of instructional materials used in health education.. Highlight the tests and applications of instructional materials.. Identify indicators of effective instructional materials..
- Week 13Module 3: Health Education and Promotion Activities
Unit 4: Media and Methods · 5 hours
Describe the various media and methods employed for community care.. Enumerate the criteria for selecting appropriate methods and media.. Classify health education media..
Preparing for the exam
- Review definitions and principles of health education.
- Practice designing health promotion activities for different audiences.
- Study the various methods of health communication and their applications.
- Understand the steps involved in program planning and evaluation.
- Familiarize yourself with different IEC materials and their uses.
- Create mind maps linking modules and units.
- Practice applying theories to real-world scenarios.
- Review all TMAs and self-assessment exercises.
- Form study groups to discuss challenging concepts.
- Allocate time for thorough revision of all course materials.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PHS524 about?
This course introduces students to the principles and methods of health education and promotion. It emphasizes community awareness and the promotion of public health activities. The course explores various avenues for health promotion, including media and technology, and equips students with the skills to identify appropriate IEC methods and tools for diverse audiences. It also covers health communication, program planning, and evaluation.
How many units does PHS524 have?
PHS524, Health Education & Promotion, has 19 units across 4 modules, over 177 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PHS524?
PHS524 carries 3 credit units, at 500 level in Health Sciences.
Is PHS524 hard?
PHS524 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does PHS524 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 19 units.
How is PHS524 assessed?
PHS524 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What do I need before starting PHS524?
Basic knowledge of public health Understanding of communication principles
What can I do with PHS524?
Health Educator, Public Health Officer, Health Promotion Specialist, Community Health Worker and Health Communication Specialist.