This unit introduces students to the key principles and frameworks that guide health promotion and disease prevention in Australia and internationally. Students will examine concepts and theories that underpin health promotion and the primary care, behavioural and socio-environmental approaches used in this field. Important dimensions of practice, including partnerships, participation, multi-level action, capacity building and evidence-based practice will be explored. The areas of health promotion action that will be examined will encompass policy development for health, creating supportive environments, health education strategies, health communication techniques at the group and... -- Course Website
Instructor: Associate Professor Ben Smith (Caulfield), Mrs Jackie Witthuhn (South Africa)
Prerequisites: Must have passed one of HSC1081, HSC1082 or HSC1112
