James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

TM5568 - Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences

This subject will introduce students to the underlying principles of conducting needs assessments and planning health promotion programs. This will include an introduction to theoretical models that allow problems identified during a needs assessment to be examined in more detail to ensure the development of appropriate responses to health issues. Content will cover all key planning steps including the development of goals and objectives, and consideration of evaluation, budgeting and sustainability.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

External, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coord/Lect: Ms Tammy Allen.
Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:assignments (25%); needs assessment plan (25%); health promotion project plan (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.