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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Advanced Concepts of Improving Health and Wellbeing | |||
| Reference | NUM060 | Version | 4 |
| Created | August 2019 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | May 2013 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | May 2020 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To enable the student to critically explore the theories, principles, and concepts which underpin improving health and wellbeing. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Synthesise the fundamental concepts and principles of public health. |
| 2 | Critically review the impact of health inequalities, poverty, vulnerability and social exclusion within society on health, locally and nationally, and relevant policy. |
| 3 | Critically examine public health approaches to identifying and assessing the health and social needs of individuals across the lifespan and within populations. |
| 4 | Critically evaluate the theoretical basis of a range of strategies and approaches to addressing healthcare needs of individuals across the lifespan and populations. |
| 5 | Critically appraise a public health issue relevant to their professional role and advanced practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Public health; Domains of public health; Collaboration; Definitions and key terms; Demography; Health promotion theories; Inequalities; Equity; Culture and diversity; Determinants of health and wellbeing; Social policy; Health economics; Government policy; Community development; Models and approaches; Behavioural change; Vulnerability; Poverty; Social exclusion; Global priorities; Surveillance and screening; Health needs assessment; Service provision; Multi agency working; Adverse childhood experiences; Social prescribing, social capital, mental health and wellbeing. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module will be delivered online via CampusMoodle and will include: tutorials, online learning, virtual community. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 20 | 20 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 130 | 130 |
| 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: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Written assignment. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| 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 the course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | DAHLGREN, G. and WHITEHEAD, M., 2007. Policies and strategies to promote social equity in health. Revised ed. Stockholm, Sweden: Institute for Future Studies. |
| 2 | GREEN, J. et al., 2019. Health promotion: planning and strategies. 4th ed. London: Sage. |
| 3 | NAIDOO, J AND WILLS, J, 2016. Foundations for health promotion. 4th ed. Oxford: Bailliere Tindall. |
| 4 | OLSEN, J.A., 2017. Principles in health economics and policy. Oxford University Press. |
| 5 | ZIMMERMAN, R. S. et al 2016. Introduction to global health promotion. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. |
| 6 | A current and comprehensive list of references will be supplied on an annual basis to reflect the evolving nature of the topics addressed within this module. |