95734 Health Promotion and Advocacy
6cp; On-campus tutorial (1.5hrs per week); Online activities (5hrs per week)Requisite(s): ((24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10360 Bachelor of Public Health OR 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10410 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment OR 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10396 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of International Studies OR 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10441 Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Languages and Cultures OR 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10470 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Economics OR 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10468 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Business OR 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10466 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10469 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Management) AND 95725 Interpersonal Communication AND 95730 Psychosocial Perspectives in Health AND 95731 Principles of Primary Health Care)
Description
Students undertaking this subject are provided with an introduction to the principles and practice of health promotion and advocacy. Students examine the characteristics of successful local, state/territory and national health promotion programs and policies that have made a difference to health behaviour at the individual and population level. Students also investigate how health professionals work to deliver health promotion and principles for culturally competent practice with specific populations including Indigenous Australians. Hands-on tasks enhance students' understanding of health promotion ideas and advocacy strategies that aim to influence the social and political structures in order to promote and sustain health, justice and equality.
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