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UQU Programs
Health Promotion and Education

Principles of Public Health Profession

HP1002
3 hours English

Principles of Public Health Profession

Principles of Public Health Profession
1 Introduction to public health (history, definition, principles, key terms & policy)
2 Public health systems, structure, core functions and essential services
3 Public health approach and models
4 Assessment of public health needs
5 Infectious disease in the communities and the role of the vaccine
6 Disease prevention and health protection (infectious & chronic diseases)
7 Public health practice in primary care (healthcare system – improving equity and equality – management – healthcare process and patient experience)
8 Health promotion inform and educate people about health issues
9 Principles and methods of epidemiology and investigation of health problems and health hazards in the community
10 Environmental health (environmental health determinant – food safety – water quality – air quality)
11 Public health informatics and using data to improve public health practices
12 Occupational health (occupational health and safety – risk and risk assessment)
13 Multidisciplinary team approach to public health working
1.1 Mapped to: AKI-1

Define concepts of public health, main elements, policies & regulations.

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Group work discussion
Assessment Methods Examinations
1.2 Mapped to: AKI-1

Explain the principles and methods of epidemiology and apply them to investigate community health problems and health hazards

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Group work discussion
Assessment Methods Examinations
1.3 Mapped to: AKI-1

Identify the process of conducting an environmental and occupational risk assessment and associated impacts on human health.

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Group work discussion
Assessment Methods Examinations
2.1 Mapped to: ASI-4

Explain the use of policy, evidence, goals, indicators, and targets in public health action/practices.

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Class activities Case studies
Assessment Methods Examinations Class participation
2.2 Mapped to: ASI-4

Explain the principles and methods of epidemiology including investigation of community health problems and health hazards.

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Class activities Case studies
Assessment Methods Examinations Class participation Assignment
2.3 Mapped to: ASI-1

Differentiate the basic principles of public health practice and practical application.

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Class activities Case studies
Assessment Methods Examinations Class participation Assignment
2.4 Mapped to: ASI-4

Analyze strategies for effective resource management in public health initiatives to enhance health practices.

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing Class activities Case studies
Assessment Methods Examinations Class participation Assignment
3.1 Mapped to: AVI-4

Collaboratively manage and apply teamwork to perform a wide range of tasks responsibly.

Teaching Strategy Classroom activities
Assessment Methods Group discussions participation Assignment Presentation
3.2 Mapped to: AVI-1

Demonstrate responsibility and commitment aligned with Islamic values in all class deliverables and activities.

Teaching Strategy Classroom activities
Assessment Methods Group discussions participation Assignment Presentation
Assessment
Weight
Quiz
10%
Midterm
20%
Assignment
10%
Presentation
10%
Final exam
50%
Total
100%