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Principles of health education and promotion

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Jones & Bartlett Learning Burlington 2023Edition: 8thDescription: xvii, 364 pISBN:
  • 9781284231250
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 613 COT
Summary: Principles of Health Education and Promotion, Eighth Edition provides readers with a solid foundation in the history, philosophy, theory, and ethics of health education. Considered the best overall introduction to the growing field of health education and promotion, the text connects fundamental topics to research, resources, and practitioners. It covers the roles and responsibilities of health education specialists, potential occupational settings, and the ethics that inform professional decisions. Looking at the past, present, and future of health, health care, and health education and promotion, the text features discussions of recent health reforms, the evolving professional landscape, the use of social media in health promotion, and much more. Every new print copy includes 365-day Navigate eBook access. Updated to include the Areas of Responsibility, Competencies, and Sub-competencies for Health Education Specialist Practice Analysis II 2020 (HESPA II 2020). Unique Practitioner's Perspective boxes use personal stories of health education specialists to provide students with background information on important health issues, how to find jobs, and what to expect in the profession. Case Studies at the end of each chapter encourage students to look at issues as practicing health educators. Includes in-dept discussions on the most current thinking and practices in the field, including: The shift from public to community health Location-based health determinants Social media use in health promotion Recent health reform movements and developments The seven responsibilities and competencies of health education specialists Non-traditional health jobs Accreditation for undergraduate programs Instructor resources include a test bank, slides in PowerPoint format, and an Instructor's Manual. (https://www.jblearning.com/catalog/productdetails/9781284231250?srsltid=AfmBOoqAlXDK5RWO8t1Tm5YRh_EKNVU3qhzTYvwMMjXsfnNEOAmfKnUC)
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Table of content:
Chapter 1 A Background for the Profession
Chapter 2 The History of Health and Health Education/Promotion
Chapter 3 Philosophical Foundations
Chapter 4 Theories and Planning Models
Chapter 5 Ethics and Health Education/Promotion
Chapter 6 The Heath Education Specialist: Roles, Responsibilities, Certifications, and Advanced Study
Chapter 7 The Settings for Health Education/Promotion
Chapter 8 Agencies, Associations, and Organizations Associated with Health Education/Promotion
Chapter 9 The Literature of Health Education/Promotion
Chapter 10 Future Trends in Health Education/Promotion
Appendix A Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession
Appendix B Areas of Responsibility, Competencies, and Sub-Competencies for Health Education Specialists Practice Analysis II 2020 (HESPA II 2020)
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Principles of Health Education and Promotion, Eighth Edition provides readers with a solid foundation in the history, philosophy, theory, and ethics of health education. Considered the best overall introduction to the growing field of health education and promotion, the text connects fundamental topics to research, resources, and practitioners.

It covers the roles and responsibilities of health education specialists, potential occupational settings, and the ethics that inform professional decisions. Looking at the past, present, and future of health, health care, and health education and promotion, the text features discussions of recent health reforms, the evolving professional landscape, the use of social media in health promotion, and much more.

Every new print copy includes 365-day Navigate eBook access.

Updated to include the Areas of Responsibility, Competencies, and Sub-competencies for Health Education Specialist Practice Analysis II 2020 (HESPA II 2020).
Unique Practitioner's Perspective boxes use personal stories of health education specialists to provide students with background information on important health issues, how to find jobs, and what to expect in the profession.
Case Studies at the end of each chapter encourage students to look at issues as practicing health educators.
Includes in-dept discussions on the most current thinking and practices in the field, including:
The shift from public to community health
Location-based health determinants
Social media use in health promotion
Recent health reform movements and developments
The seven responsibilities and competencies of health education specialists
Non-traditional health jobs
Accreditation for undergraduate programs
Instructor resources include a test bank, slides in PowerPoint format, and an Instructor's Manual.
(https://www.jblearning.com/catalog/productdetails/9781284231250?srsltid=AfmBOoqAlXDK5RWO8t1Tm5YRh_EKNVU3qhzTYvwMMjXsfnNEOAmfKnUC)

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