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Do you have an interest in health andhuman behaviour?Would you
like to know more abouthealth promotion?Do you want to develop
effective andsustainable health promotion programsin community
settings or schools?Health promotion maintains and improves the
healthof populations by developing skills and knowledge,
working with communities, creating healthy
environments, changing policy/laws to support
healthy choices, and encouraging health services topromote
health.
CurtinUniversityisatrademarkofCurtinUniversityofTechnology
CRICOSProviderCode00301J(WA
)
The Curtin University Health Promotion short
courses are suitable for those already working in the
health sector, those wanting to move into this area
and those wanting to incorporate health promotion
principles into their role.
Our courses will enable you to understand the role
and importance of health promotion and the broader
concept of health within a community and nationalsetting. All of
our courses are informed by a social
determinants of health approach.
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN FOR ALL COURSESTo enrol in a course
please contact Mary Delaney,Course Administrator.E:
[email protected]: + 61 8 9266 7927All full time
students, AHPA and PHAA members
are eligible for 10% discount on enrolment fees.Telephone +61 8
9266 7927or visit publichealth.curtin.edu.au
HEALTH PROMOTIONSHORT COURSES 2013
Make tomorrow better.
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HEALTH PROMOTION SHORT COURSES AT CURTIN
The following short courses are offered regularly for
professionals interested in increasing their health
promotion knowledge and skills.
1. Planning, implementing and evaluatinghealth promotion
interventions 4 days )This four day course aims to provide you with
the
skills needed to plan, implement and evaluate a
health promotion program. You will be introduced to
relevant health behaviour theories and health promotion
frameworks.
You will work in small groups to develop a plan for a
program of your choice. This course is highly
interactive, you will be given the opportunity to discuss
health issues with industry experts, academics and
course participants.
This course will enable you to build health
promotion skills and knowledge quickly in a
stimulating environment. Participants will be led
through an engaging program using discussion,
lectures and group work.
Day 1
Introduction to health promotionSocial determinants of
health
Health promotion planning cycle
Planning and evaluation frameworks and models
Needs assessment and setting program goals
Day 2
Understanding health and behaviour
Theories for health promotion
Writing program objectives
Selecting health promotion strategies
Day 3
Evaluating health promotion interventions
Defining program effectiveness
Evaluation approaches
Day 4
Effective partnerships
Program sustainability and capacity building
Influencing policy
Presentation of project plans and discussion
Cost per person: $950
Dates: July 15 to 18, 2013
2. Planning, implementing andevaluating health
promotioninterventions 12 weeks online )This flexible online course
aims to provide you
with the skills needed to plan, implement and
evaluate a health promotion program. You will be
introduced to relevant health behaviour theories and
health promotion frameworks as well as approaches
to evaluation.
A range of learning strategies ( web links,
podcasts, video clips ) , learning activities and
worksheets are available for each module. An
online networking forum will be available to
communicate with other students.
You will plan a health promotion intervention of
your choice with the assistance of a tutor who will
guide your learning. At the end of the course you
will meet with your tutor to discuss your project
plan. You should allow 3-5 hours' per week for
your studies.
The online health promotion training course is
offered twice a year. There are 8 flexible learningmodules to be
completed over 12 weeks.
Cost per person: $750
Dates: March 18 and August 19, 2013
3. Organisation specific trainingIf you have between 12-20 staff
who require health
promotion training or would like to focus on
particular health interventions or target groups, an
organisation specific training course, held at your
work site, may be a cost effective option for you to
consider.
The scheduled courses outlined above can be
adapted to meet the needs of your organisation and
specific content courses can be developed as
necessary. Please contact Mary Delaney, the
Course Administrator, to discuss your requirements
and to request a quotation.
For further information please
visit:publichealth.curtin.edu.au
CurtinUniversityisatrademarkofCurtinUniversityofTechnology
CRICOSProviderCode00301J(WA)
Make tomorrow better. Telephone +61 8 9266 7927or visit
publichealth.curtin.edu.au
