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HSC2300 · Monash University

Health promotion and disease prevention

Credit points
6
Level
2
Workload
—
Faculty
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

What it covers

You will be introduced to the fundamentals of population-level disease prevention and the key principles, and frameworks of Health Promotion. You will examine concepts and theories that are used to promote health and prevent disease at the population level, and you will apply these theories and strategies to empower individuals and communities and create supportive environments for health. In this Unit, you will gain an understanding of Health Promotion's key concepts, values, and methods and their application to current health priorities.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
Report (Part A - 900 words Part B - 1,000 words)Written35%
Program plan (1,800 words)Written30%
Health promotion resource (equivalent 2,000 words)Artefact35%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn-campus