Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Nursing and Advanced Practice

Learning Methods

Lecture

Workshop

Module Offerings

4102NRS-SEP-CTY

Aims

The aim of this module is to support students understanding of the impact of social determinants of health across the life span.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Explain the different social determinants of health and how they impact population health
2.
Understand the importance of public policy in determining population health
3.
Identify the principal sources of public health knowledge
4.
Explore the relationship between social circumstances, health and an individual’s capacity for self-determination

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Evidence base for public health Social determinants of health Social inequalities Key international, national and local level public health policies Public health priorities Personal and social identity Unconscious bias Personal awareness ‘Baby Friendly Initiative’ Handwashing Infection prevention and control Injection Techniques and immunisations MH stigma and parity of esteem
Module Overview:
This module aims to support your understanding of the impact of social determinants of health across the life span. Through lectures, tutorials, web-based activities, reflective practice, guided reading, and independent study, you will develop your understanding of the importance of public policy in determining population health. You will also be able to identify principal sources of public health knowledge, and explore the relationship between social circumstances, health and an individuals capacity for self-determination.
Additional Information:In addition to the contact hours above there are 160 private study hours. 100 hours are guided, this includes online and assessment preparation. Online hours are e-learning. 60 hours are independent study Please note that workshop hours account for simulated theoretical learning, in accordance with NMC standard 3.4

Assessments

Presentation