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
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Report (Part A - 900 words Part B - 1,000 words) | Written | 35% |
| Program plan (1,800 words) | Written | 30% |
| Health promotion resource (equivalent 2,000 words) | Artefact | 35% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On-campus |