This module will increase your critical awareness of the principal concepts of health improvement and the range of approaches used in practice.
This will be relevant to the role of the health professional in promoting health and wellbeing and preventing adverse effects on health and wellbeing.
You will learn through a mix of online lectures, interactive group work and self-guided study. Attendance at the University is therefore not required.
All modules are credit
rated and can be worth 5, 10, 15 or 30 credit points. This equates to the
number of study hours required within the module, for example 50 hours for 5
credit points, 300 hours for 30 credit points. The SCQF modules can range from
level 7 (undergraduate) through to level 11 (Masters) on the Scottish Credit
Qualification Framework (SCQF). You can undertake individual modules or build
them up to gain an exit award.
Find out more on progression and the framework on the SCQF website.
This is an on-line distance learning module suitable for those working in the key areas of health, health improvement, community health partnerships local authorities, social care and the voluntary sectors. Typically you will have a degree, plus one year's experience.
All international students, for whom English is not their first language, should have either IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent in TOEFL. You should note that modules taken through Professional Development@RGU are not eligible for Tier 4 sponsorship.
For general enquiries please call 01224 262180 or email pdenquiry@rgu.ac.uk
To apply for the course, complete the Professional Development @RGU Application Form
After successfully completing this module, you could progress to other modules or apply to join the Masters programme.
The module will be assessed by either a piece of critical writing or an audio video presentation.
