Unit Code: HPM806

Unit Name: Population Health Promotion

Description: This course is designed for health professionals who will be involved in promoting health and preventing disease amongst various population groups. Population health promotion aims to improve the health and well-being of whole populations, and to reduce inequities between specific population groups. It takes into account the environmental, economic, political, social, cultural and behavioural factors that contribute to the health and well-being of communities and populations. Population health planning is grounded in effective and meaningful community, inter-sectoral and whole-of-government partnership and builds on evidence based health promotion approaches.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, the students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate understanding of key theories, concepts and principles of population health promotion 2. Apply effective community engagement and partnership development strategies. 3. Execute a health promotion communication strategy. 4. Apply effective evidence based decision making strategies.

Prerequisite: Minimum Entry Requirement.

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 20

Offered In: Semester 1,2