Curriculum: Health Promotion 2010

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The graduate:
1. has knowledge of health promotion, the philosophy of public health, planning the intervention in health promotion, and the health of the global population;
2. has an overview of the foundations of research contemporary epidemiology and research methods in health promotion;
3. is familiar with current issues of the health of the general population, is able to analyze them and evaluate different solutions;
4. knows the interdisciplinary connections and opportunities in the field of public health; is able to analyze and evaluate the problems of the area and the needs of the community and to choose appropriate strategies and methods to solve them;
5. shows initiative and responsibility on initiating projects and possesses the communication, leadership and teamwork skills necessary for their work; is able to correctly express himself or herself in Estonian and English, both orally and in writing and to draw up specific information for the public and is able to contribute to professional discussions.;
6. is able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in professional work, is ready to take action in health promotion functions and to continually develop oneself in speciality and professionally; Is able to critically analyze and evaluate the results of their professional activities upon solving the problems of the general population’s health;
7. knows how to use contemporary professional literature and the necessary internet-based information sources, including a variety of databases and is able to analyze and use them in their professional work; is able to use different information technology possibilities in composing and distributing health information;
8. is willing to actively participate in civil society and has a positive attitude towards the diversity of different attitudes and values.