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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Foundations of Public Health in Paramedic Practice
Reference NU1403 Version 1
Created February 2020 SCQF Level SCQF 7
Approved May 2020 SCQF Points 30
Amended ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To enable 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 across the lifespan.
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 Recognise the contribution of health literacy.

Indicative Module Content
Determinants of health; Adverse childhood experiences; Public health role; Trends and challenges; International and national public health priorities and roles; World Health Organisation; Epidemiology; Communicable disease; Antimicrobial stewardship; Nutrition across the lifespan; Cultural influences on health; Human rights, key policies and legislation; Health literacy; Digital literacy and technology; eHealth; Mental health and wellbeing; Selfcare; Resilience; Suicide awareness; Learning disabilities; Autism spectrum.

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
Written assignment
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 BLABER, A., 2019. Blabers's foundations for Paramedic practice. 3rd ed. London: Open University Press.
2 HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL (HCPC), 2016. Standards of Conduct, performance and ethics. London: HCPC.
3 JOHNSON, S.A., 2017. Challenges in health and development: from global to community perspectives. 2nd ed. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.
4 NAIDOO, J. and WILLS, J., 2015. Foundations for health promotion. 4th ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan.
5 NAIDOO, J. and WILLS, J., eds., 2015. Health studies: an introduction. 3rd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan.
6 PILGRIM, D., 2019. Key concepts in mental health. 5th ed. London: Sage.
7 PORTER, E. and COLES, L., eds., 2011. Policy and strategy for improving health and wellbeing. Exeter: Learning Matters.
8 SOMERVILLE, M., KUMARAN, K. and ANDERSON, R., 2016. Public health and epidemiology at a glance. 2nd ed. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.

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