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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Health in Social Science : Nursing Studies

Postgraduate Course: Health Promotion: Philosophy, Principles and Theory (NUST11054)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Health in Social Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaNursing Studies Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionPromoting health is increasingly recognised as central role for nurses in the UK and globally. Health Promotion Philosoophy, Principles and Theory would be available to students who are full time or part time or CPD who are able to attend a health promotion winter school.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
No Classes have been defined for this Course
First Class First class information not currently available
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- Critically appraise health promotion philosophy, principles and theory
- Provide an ethical critique of the philosophy and theory of health promotion theory and practice
- Apply critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis to issues which are at the forefront or are informed by developments at the forefront of knowledge and practice
- Identify, conceptualise and define new and abstract problems and issues
- Critically review, consolidate and extend knowledge, skills and practices and thinking in health promotion
- Demonstrate a critical evaluation of recent research
- Deal with complex ethical and professional issues and make informed judgements on issues of equity within health promotion

Assessment Information
Course paper 4500-5000
Assessments will be marked according to School/College policy and made available for moderation by the External Examiner.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserMs Deborah Ritchie
Tel: (0131 6)50 3894
Email: Deborah.Ritchie@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Lorna Sheal
Tel: (0131 6)50 3890
Email: L.Sheal@ed.ac.uk
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