Learn the value of disease and injury prevention and how to promote it through education.
Format: Online
Duration: 8 weeks
Health care in the United States is embracing the notion that prevention is a realistic goal that is preferable and usually less costly than treatment. In MPH 6032, you will learn how to plan, implement and evaluate health education programs that are grounded on sound theory and evidence-based research.
You'll have the chance to discuss concepts that are evidence-based and follow best practices when it comes to program design. Concepts that have been proven to positively impact people's health.
Preparing for the Next Decade: A 2020 Vision for Healthy People
This informative video outlines health improvement goals and illustrates the special role Health Education Specialists have in reaching these goals.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/zZG94c7xQmE?rel=0
*Source: Sample Week 1, Multimedia.
What You'll Learn in MPH 6032
This course presents evidence-based methods of health education and promotion addressing major risk factors for death, injury and disability. You will learn how to create a health plan using proper assessment methods. As you identify your goals, objectives and target, you learn the importance of clear communication. You will explore community involvement and evaluation of your plan.
In a group project, you will have the opportunity to use the theories and strategies from the course to implement a health education plan.
Course Topics
Throughout this course, weekly topics may include but are not limited to:
- Introduction to Health Education Methods
- Planning Health Education
- Assessing and Prioritizing Needs
- Refining Your Program Plan: Goals, Objectives and Target Audience
- Intervention Design and Implementation
- Community Organizing and Marketing Health Promotion
- Evaluating Health Promotion Programs
- Future Trends In Health Promotion
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of MPH 6032 Public Health Methods, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of different populations and their needs for health education related to age, ethnicity, culture, socio-economic status and other special needs.
- Understand and be able to explain several planning models used for health education and health promotion at the individual, group and community levels.
- Learn effective, measurable health education/promotion methods designed to have an impact on population health.
- Prepare a complete written program plan for a particular health/social problem within a specific population.
- Prepare and deliver a professional presentation designed to encourage a specific behavior change among individuals in a defined group.
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To learn more about the online Master of Public Health curriculum from Benedictine University, including Public Health Education Methods, call (866) 295-3104 to speak with a program manager or request more information.