HEA 296 - Practicum in Community Health Education

Institution:

University of Maine at Farmington

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Description:

This field-based service learning experience is coordinated in a community health setting and is arranged by health faculty in concert with students. Students will attend 12 hours of in-class orientation, and 78 contact hours (approximately 6 hours per week for 12 weeks) in the field. Students experience first-hand the practices of health education in a variety of settings, including schools, worksites, health care and community settings. Students will plan and administer health education strategies, interventions and programs, serve as a health education resource person, and communicate and advocate for health and health education in accordance with generally accepted discipline standards. Prerequisite(s): HEA 123 or permission of instructor. (Pass/Fail Only) Every semester. Credit: 4

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.umf.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 778-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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