Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Exploring Health | |||
| Reference | NU1301 | Version | 1 |
| Created | November 2019 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | June 2020 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 15 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To facilitate the student to develop an understanding of improving and maintaining the mental, physical and behavioural health and well-being of people, families, communities and populations. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Outline wider determinants of health, illness and wellbeing. |
| 2 | Demonstrate the impact of early years and childhood experiences. |
| 3 | Describe current public health priorities. |
| 4 | Describe factors that lead to health inequalities. |
| 5 | Demonstrate the contribution of health literacy. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Determinants and principles of health across the lifespan, encompassing physical health and wellbeing and mental health and wellbeing; , adverse childhood experiences, public health trends and challenges, international and national public health priorities, epidemiology, communicable disease, antimicrobial stewardship, infant nutrition, cultural influences on health, human rights, key policies and legislation, digital literacy and technology, self-care, resilience, suicide awareness, learning disabilities, autism spectrum; preventative medicine; health education; maternity care. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Blended learning approach including: lectures, tutorials, online learning, virtual community. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 80 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 220 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Written assignment | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Short question essay based in virtual community. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | C1=A |
| B | C1=B |
| C | C1=C |
| D | C1=D |
| E | C1=E |
| F | C1=F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | JOHNSON, S.A., 2017. Challenges in health and development: from global to community perspectives. 2nd ed. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer. |
| 2 | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL (NMC), 2018. Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency for registered nurses. London: NMC. |
| 3 | NAIDOO, J. and WILLS, J., eds., 2015. Health studies: an introduction. 3rd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan. |
| 4 | NAIDOO, J. and WILLS, J., 2016. Foundations for health promotion. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Balliere Tindall. |
| 5 | PEATE, I. and WILDING, L., 2006. Caring for children and families. Chichester: Wiley & Sons. |
| 6 | PORTER, E. and COLES, L., eds., 2011. Policy and strategy for improving health and wellbeing. Exeter: Learning Matters. |
| 7 | SOMERVILLE, M., KUMARAN, K. and ANDERSON, R., 2016. Public health and epidemiology at a glance. 2nd ed. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. |