HEA 123 - Introduction to Community Health

Institution:

University of Maine at Farmington

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Description:

This course serves as introduction to the unique discipline of Community Health Education. Theory and practice of health education and national competencies for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) are evaluated in occupational settings such as school, worksite, health care and community health. The realtionship between coordinating networks, health service organizations, government, and voluntary-based health agencies are examined. This course provides students with the knowledge required to: assess individual and community needs for health education; conduct evaluation and research releated to health education; serve as a health education resource preson; and communicate and advocate for health and health education. Every semester. Credit: 4

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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