By the end of the MPH program, students in the Health Promotion and Community Health concentration program should be able to:

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1 Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Public Health Program Master of Public Health (MPH) Health Promotion and Community Health () Learning Objectives mapped to Competencies May 2012 Each MPH concentration program has a defined set of Learning Objectives grouped under Concentration Competencies. The Competencies and the Course Learning Objectives are listed below. Section Page A. Concentration Competencies 2 B. Courses Learning Objectives mapped to Concentration Competencies 3 C. Courses mapped to Courses Learning Objectives 4-5 1

2 A. Concentration Competencies By the end of the MPH program, students in the Health Promotion and Community Health concentration program should be able to: HPC1 HPC2 HPC3 HPC4 HPC5 HPC6 HPC7 HPC8 Demonstrate knowledge of key health promotion principles Conduct appropriate needs assessment Plan appropriate health promotion interventions Implement strategies that mobilize communities to undertake health promotion initiatives Implement and evaluate health promotion research and programs Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders Contribute to knowledge transfer and policy development Apply ethical principles in health promotion research and professional practice 2

3 B. Courses Learning Objectives mapped to Concentration Competencies HPC1: Demonstrate knowledge of key health promotion principles. Describe basic principles of relevant health promotion theories Demonstrate application of the ecological framework Identify main principles of public health ethics Describe the historical developments in health promotion Critique current approaches to community development Identify environmentally sound practices in community health promotion projects Describe national and international developments in the health promotion field HPC2: Conduct appropriate needs assessment. Apply theoretical frameworks/ models to Identify determinants and assess needs of communities Use assessment tools for different populations and settings Identify sources of local data on health promotion programs Identify community assets and resources Prioritize health issues for a health promotion intervention. HPC3: Plan appropriate health promotion interventions. Suggest ways of involving community members, stakeholders and organizations in program planning, monitoring and evaluation Identify ways to facilitate community partnerships within and outside the health sector Plan a feasible health promotion program based on theory and evidence Formulate appropriate and measurable objectives for health promotion programs Select and design evidence-based health promotion strategies Apply theoretical and conceptual models from health education and related disciplines to program planning Select and design the appropriate educational strategy for health promotion interventions Plan and deliver operational competency oriented and theoretically (or conceptually) based training programs Draft a plan for a health promotion campaign Demonstrate professionalism (creativity, sensitivity, initiative, flexibility, co-operation and professional integrity) Work as part of a team Develop a plan to manage human and other resources Prepare a budget for a health promotion intervention HPC4: Implement strategies that mobilise communities to undertake health promotion initiatives. Discuss ways to solicit the participation of those who will affect or be affected by community health development programs Engage in dialogue with communities based on trust and mutual respect Advocate with and for individuals and communities to improve their health and wellbeing Use community organizing principles to guide community development practice 3

4 Analyze the influence of state development policies and practices on community health and development Discuss ways to apply bottom-up or participatory community development practices HPC5: Implement and Evaluate health promotion research and programs Use a variety of strategies to implement interventions and programs Plan and implement rigorous quantitative and qualitative research Use data management tools Monitor programs and adjust objectives Apply theoretical and conceptual models in health promotion evaluation Plan for effective participatory evaluation with community members and relevant stakeholders Prepare a budget for program evaluation activities HPC6: Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders Communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences considering culture, gender, age, ethnicity, etc. Present research findings to lay and professional audiences Create graphic presentation of evaluation findings Use the media and advanced technologies to communicate health promotion information Apply group interpersonal skills (negotiation, team work, motivation, conflict resolution, decision making, and problem solving skills) Apply communication theory, principles and methods in the assessment and development of health promotion materials. Field test / evaluate materials for health promotion with priority populations Compare approaches for dissemination of health promotion materials Develop facilitation / training skills HPC7: Contribute to knowledge transfer and policy development Determine how national priorities impact individual and community health Provide strategic policy advice on health promotion issues Write clear and concise evidence-based policy statements and briefs for health promotion issues Advocate for health and social equity for individuals and communities Conduct a stakeholder analysis for a selected public health issue. HPC8: Apply ethical principles in health promotion research and professional practice 4

5 C. Courses mapped to Courses Learning Objectives Course* Learning Objectives Describe basic principles of relevant health promotion theories Demonstrate application of the ecological framework Prioritize health issues for a health promotion intervention. Formulate appropriate and measurable objectives for health promotion programs Select and design the appropriate educational strategy for health promotion interventions Plan a feasible health promotion program based on theory and evidence Use a variety of strategies to implement interventions and programs Select and design evidence-based health promotion strategies Apply theoretical and conceptual models from health education and related disciplines to program planning Prepare a budget for a health promotion intervention Suggest ways of involving community members, stakeholders and organizations in program planning, monitoring and evaluation Identify main principles of public health ethics Demonstrate professionalism (creativity, sensitivity, initiative, flexibility, co-operation and professional 5

6 Course* Learning Objectives integrity) Work as part of a team Apply group interpersonal skills (negotiation, team work, motivation, conflict resolution, decision making, and problem solving skills) Apply ethical principles in health promotion research and professional practice Plan and implement rigorous quantitative and qualitative research Present research findings to lay and professional audiences Apply theoretical frameworks/ models to Identify determinants and assess needs of communities Use assessment tools for different populations and settings Identify community assets and resources Identify ways to facilitate community partnerships within and outside the health sector Discuss ways to solicit the participation of those who will affect or be affected by community health development programs Engage in dialogue with communities based on trust and mutual respect Use community organizing principles to guide community development practice 6

7 Course* Learning Objectives Critique current approaches to community development Analyze the influence of state development policies and practices on community health and development Discuss ways to apply bottom-up or participatory community development practices Identify environmentally sound practices in community health promotion projects Communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences considering culture, gender, age, ethnicity, etc. Apply communication theory, principles and methods in the assessment and development of health promotion materials. Use the media and advanced technologies to communicate health promotion information Field test / evaluate materials for health promotion with priority populations Compare approaches for dissemination of health promotion materials Draft a plan for a health promotion campaign Identify sources of local data on health promotion programs Create graphic presentation of evaluation findings Describe the historical developments in health promotion 7

8 Course* Learning Objectives Describe national and international developments in the health promotion field Plan and deliver operational competency oriented and theoretically (or conceptually) based training programs Develop a plan to manage human and other resources Develop facilitation / training skills Advocate with and for individuals and communities to improve their health and wellbeing Determine how national priorities impact individual and community health Provide strategic policy advice on health promotion issues Write clear and concise evidence-based policy statements and briefs for health promotion issues Advocate for health and social equity for individuals and communities Conduct a stakeholder analysis for a selected public health issue. Apply theoretical and conceptual models in health promotion evaluation Monitor programs and adjust objectives Plan for effective participatory evaluation with community members and relevant stakeholders Prepare a budget for program evaluation activities Use data management tools 8

9 * courses: 331 (3 credit hours) = Health Promotion Theory and Intervention 332 (2 credit hours) = Qualitative Health Research 334 (2 credit hours) = Community Health and Development 333 (2 credit hours) = Health Communication 335 (2 credit hours) = Evaluation of Health Promotion Programs 340 (0 credit hours) = Seminar in Health Promotion 344 (1 credit hour) = Workshop Development 336 (1 credit hour) = Advocacy for Health 9