Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Population Health and Wellbeing | |||
| Reference | HSM140 | Version | 5 |
| Created | April 2018 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | May 2008 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | May 2018 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To critically examine and discuss the impact of working with communities to improve health and wellbeing. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically analyse the impact of community development on population health and wellbeing. |
| 2 | Discuss the range of skills and approaches which can be used when working with populations. |
| 3 | Identify the assessment and application of assets for community wellbeing and measurement of outcomes. |
| 4 | Examine health issues that affect distinct population groups. |
| 5 | Critically evaluate the quality of evidence in the area under review to develop and support a justified research question. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Asset based approaches, community development; approaches to working with communties; community involvement; social capital; inequalities; empowerment; social inclusion; capacity building; advocacy; participatory engagement methods; commissioning; wellbeing; work based health; co-production. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Tutorials, workshops and seminars delivered online or on campus. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 22 | 22 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 128 | 128 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Essay | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Specific details will be provided in the module assessment documentation. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Refer Regulation A2: Admission for admission requirements and/or course specific entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| The following Changes have been made to the module: Title, learning outcomes, assessment type and bibliography |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Hubley J., Copeman J., Woodall J., 2021. Practical Health Promotion. Cambridge, Polity Press |
| 2 | Mazzucca S. et al. 2021. Expanding Implementation Research to Prevent Chronic Diseases in Community Settings. Annual Review Public Health.42:135-158 |
| 3 | GAIMARD. M. 2013. Population and health in developing countries. London: Springer. |
| 4 | JOHNSON. S.A., 2011. Challenges in health and development: from global to community perspectives. Springer. |
| 5 | MacKERETH. C.J. 2014. Promoting public mental health and well-being : principles into practice. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. |