FdA Public Health Practice

Overview

Improving the health of the nation continues to be at the forefront of the Governments’ agenda, which increases the need for public health improvement, protection and education.

This course has been developed to provide students, who work in a relevant health or social care setting, with the knowledge, skills and competencies for promoting public health for individual service users and their local communities. 

Content and Modules

Students study eight modules. Each module includes teaching in the classroom and via the UCS Virtual Learning Environment. This allows students to discuss and learn with their peers whilst they are working in practice.

The course is normally delivered during twilight or evening teaching hours, with students attending campus once a fortnight. Students will be expected to undertake private study to meet the requirements of the course.

First year modules include:

• Personal and Professional Development
• Communication and Team Work
• Promotion of Health and Health Protection in the Practice Setting
• Diversity and Equality in the Practice Setting.

Second and third year modules include:

• Application of Research to Practice
• Continuing Personal and Professional Development
• Management and Leadership Skills
• Alcohol and Substance Misuse
• Smoking Cessation, Sexual Health
• Nutrition and Healthy Living
• Improving Mental Health
• Exercise and Health Improvement.  

Work-based learning forms a substantial part of this course. The onus is on the student to gather evidence to meet the outcomes within the work-based learning handbook, with support from a named member of staff who will be appropriately qualified and experienced to guide them as and when necessary.

Further Information

Students will be assessed in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the course. Theory will be assessed in the form of assignments, presentations and examinations. 

Graduates are likely to have increased job satisfaction and better career prospects. They can also progress to the final year of a related Honours degree at UCS.

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