WHES 2086 - Health Promotion & Education

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: None

This course will introduce students to the principles and application of health promotion and education as a conceptual framework, a field of practice and an integral part of the broader health field. Students will examine the concepts of health, the determinants of health behavior, national health status, the history of health education and health promotion and various health fields. The course provides both a theoretical basis and a practical focus in order to prepare students for employment or further study.

Contact Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to summarize the relationship between health, health behaviors and health promotion.

Objectives:

Discuss the various definitions of health, healthy behaviors and health promotion.
Identify risk factors that affect health.
Discuss factors that influence health behaviors.
Compare behaviors that compromise and promote health.
Identify key risk factors that affect health promotion and longevity.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to explain the core foundation areas underlying health education as an applied discipline.

Objectives:

Identify key people and events that have influenced the development of health education.
Discuss the impact of those key people and events that have influenced the development of health education.
List major health education professional journals and organizations.
Develop criteria for ethical professional practice and probable ethical issues in health education.
Utilize health-related sources using computerized and electronic technology.
Analyze literature on health education.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to identify the role of health education as a profession.

Objectives:

Evaluate current and future trends that may affect health education.
Discuss opportunities for professional specialists in health education.
Identify credentialing options as a professional health educator.
Develop a personal philosophy for health and health education.
Create a career plan with a focus on opportunities for development and growth through networking, professional organization membership, and professional development.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to differentiate between community and public health education.

Objectives:

Explain the role of a community health educator and the common settings for employment.
Explain the role of a public health educator and the common settings for employment.
Apply community and public health terminology and definitions used in health professions.
Differentiate the degree course work for community health vs. public health.
Differentiate the practice of community health vs public health in the work field.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Introduction to Health Promotion and Education

Health status data
Health Professions: goals, purpose, practice & concepts
Health: history, definitions, behaviors, terminology
Wellness dimensions

Philosphy

Developing your health and health education philosophy
Theories and Planning Models
Behavior change theories
Planning models

Ethics

Theories
Basic principles
Decisions
Issues
Behavior

Health Education Professional/Specialist

Roles and responsibilities
Certifications
Credentialing
Advanced study
Accreditation

Settings for Health Promotion/Education

School health
Community health
Public health
Health care
Education specialist
Non-traditional fields
International

Professional & Career Development

Preparation (job research, cover letter, resume)
Agencies
Associations
Organizations

Resources and Literature

Sources and research components
Reading, writing, evaluating and critiquing
Finding health-related information: journals, indexes, abstracts, documents, electronic databases, applications
Evaluating the Internet

Trends in Health Education/Promotion

Demographics
Society
Preparation and credentialing
Practice settings
Alternative settings

Primary Faculty
Allor, Tina
Secondary Faculty
Bondurant, Paul
Associate Dean
Primeau, Paula
Dean
Mirijanian, Narine

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088