Curriculum: Health Promotion 2015

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A Health Promotion Specialist is a specialist with professional higher education, whose activities are directed at development of the health and quality of life of individuals, groups, organizations and the general population. The aim of his or her activities is to contribute towards creation of a supportive environment for health and equal opportunities for different social groups for comprehensive development of their health potential. Opportunities to work in the field of health promotion are: as a health promotion specialist in county and local governments, as a specialist or project manager for the Institute for Health Development and Estonian Health Insurance Fund, as a specialist in the Ministry of Social Affairs and as a project manager for non-profit organizations and private companies. Upon completion of the curriculum in its full capacity, the graduates can apply for the qualification of health promotion specialist.

To give students a general knowledge of the principles of health promotion, the scientific analysis and implementation of the processes affecting health and to teach skills for working in public health to ensure improvement of the indicators of the population’s health and reduction of inequalities in health.

The curriculum contains 9 modules (180 ECTS):
Bases of health promotion 40 ECTS
Applied health promotion 65 ECTS
Population health globally, 10 ECTS
Bases of the life of the organism 10 ECTS
Professional development 15 ECTS
Research and development methodology 25 ECTS

The capacity of internship: 38 ECTS
The capacity of the graduation thesis: 5 ECTS
The capacity of elective subjects: 6 ECTS
The capacity of optional subjects: 4 ECTS

The graduate:
1. Has knowledge of health promotion, the philosophy of public health, planning of interventions 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.
5. 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.
6. Shows initiative and responsibility on initiating projects and possesses the communication, leadership and teamwork skills necessary for their work.
7. 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.
8. Is able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in professional work and is ready to take action in health promotion functions.
9. Is able to critically analyze and evaluate the results of their professional activities upon solving the problems of the general population’s health, based on ethical principles.
10. 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.
11. Is willing to actively participate in civil society and has a positive attitude towards the diversity of different attitudes and values.

English.

Students may choose electives to the extent of 6 ECTS offered by the College. 2-3 specialty-specific options - diet, smoking cessation, statistical data analysis. The extent of optional subjects in the capacity of 4 ECTS.

Secondary school leaving certificate, vocational secondary school leaving certificate, or a corresponding qualification.

Completing study programme in full volume and final paper with positive grade.

Diploma of professional higher education.

Diploma of professional higher education with academic transcript and Diploma Supplement in English.

Master's studies.