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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Key Concepts In Public Health | |||
| Reference | NU4880 | Version | 3 |
| Created | July 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | June 2013 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to develop a critical understanding of the theories, principles and concepts that underpin public health practice. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Synthesize the fundamental concepts and principles of public health working. |
| 2 | Critically analyse the theories, concepts and principles of the health needs assessment of individuals, families and/or communities. |
| 3 | Explore the causes and consequences of poverty, inequality, vulnerability and social exclusion. |
| 4 | Examine the theoretical basis of a range of strategies and approaches to maintain and promote public health. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Health promotion/public health theories; Epidemiology and demography; Sociology of health and illness; Behaviour change; Psychosocial issues across the human lifespan; Empowerment; Promoting self-care; Assets approach; Social inclusion; Causes and consequences of poverty; Teaching and learning; Principles of case management; Vulnerability; Inequalities; Equity of services; Culture and diversity; Anticipatory care; Community profiling; Health needs assessment; Assessment tools; Planning; Partnership/multi-agency working; Relationship building; Facilitation and negotiation; Motivational interviewing; Surveillance and screening; Global health; Influencing changes in practice. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module will be delivered online with tutorial support. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 35 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 115 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 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: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 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. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Students undertaking this module as part of a NMC Specialist Community Public Health Nursing approved pathway are required to negotiate and undertake 3 weeks practice experience which will enable them to understand the context of public health practice in a variety of settings. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BAGGOT, R., 2011. Public health policy and practice. 2nd ed. London: Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 2 | COLES, L. and PORTER, E., 2008. Public health skills: a practical guide for nurses and public health practitioners. Oxford: Blackwell. |
| 3 | GREEN, J. and TONES, K., eds., 2010. Health promotion. Planning and strategies. 2nd ed. London: Sage. |
| 4 | NAIDOO, J. and WILLS, J., eds., 2009. Health promotion: foundations for practice. 3rd ed. Edinburgh: Bailliere Tindall. |
| 5 | TALBOT, L. and VERRINDER, G., 2014. Promoting health: The primary health care approach. 5th ed. Chatswood NSW: Churchill Livingstone. |
| 6 | THORNBURY, G., 2009. Public health nursing. Oxford: Wiley Blackwell. |