Professional Development

Applications

University

Assessment

Assessment for this module comprises two tasks:

• a web-based health promotion resource (2,000 words)
• a 10-minute pre-recorded presentation speaking about the resource the learner has produced.
   

Campus

Glenside

Careers/further study

This module contributes toward the MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN).

Content

The module content will typically include:

• the historical, political and ethical foundations of health promotion
• health promotion models, frameworks and approaches
• health inequalities: assessment, surveillance and intervention
• sociological approaches to health and wellbeing
• mapping and using local community assets and resources
• place-based approaches to the promotion of health and wellbeing
• empowerment and advocacy for people, communities and populations
• evaluation of health promotion interventions

Course Director

Abbi Hilton

E-mail

pd@uwe.ac.uk

Introduction

This 20 credit module, Health Promotion: Theory, Evidence and Practice, explores current debates in health promotion and provides a stimulating learning environment in which you will critically examine key concepts, models, and approaches within the field.

All 17 United Nation (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (USGs) underpin the teaching and learning ethos of this module which looks broadly at the key principles, concepts and theories which underpin health promotion. More specifically, the syllabus content directly reflects the ambitions of USGs (3) good health and wellbeing, (4) quality education, (5) gender equality, (8) decent work and economic growth, (10) reduced inequalities, (11) sustainable cities and communities and (17) partnerships for the goals.

This level 7 (Masters level) module has been designed for learners undertaking the innovative MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) and is therefore aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards of Proficiency for SCPHN (2022). It can, however, be completed as a standalone CPD module, including by those who are neither registered nurses or midwives.  Where it is undertaken by registered nurses and midwives prior to undertaking the MSc SCPHN, recognition of accredited learning is available to enable transfer of credit.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the theoretical, philosophical, ethical and disciplinary foundations of health promotion.    
• critically appraise health promotion interventions and apply health promotion evidence, approaches and methodologies to scenarios.    
• demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the role of partnerships and intersectoral action in health promotion policy and practice.    
• exhibit transferable technical and communication skills for use in planning and executing health promotion in public health nursing. 

Learning and Teaching

Blended learning (lectures, seminars and pre-seminar activities) feed into the development of the assessment project. There are lectures and seminars on the syllabus topics. 

Additional support sessions will be available to help equip you with the knowledge needed to use the digital platforms and software used in the assessment.

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Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

20 credit level 7 module