NURS 1430 Health Promotion Strategies

Year
Year 1
Semester
Second Semester
Credit
3
Program Description

Community-based approaches to maintaining wellness and preventing illness across the lifespan.

About this course

This course explores community-based approaches to maintaining wellness and preventing illness across the lifespan. You will examine the social determinants of health and learn how to design interventions that support healthy living in diverse settings.

Who takes this course

NURS 1430 is an elective. It is available to students in the Practical Nursing program and other health sciences programs looking to broaden their public health knowledge.

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

None

Learning outcomes

  • Describe key health promotion models and their application in diverse populations.
  • Assess community health needs to design targeted wellness interventions.
  • Develop strategies to prevent illness and promote healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of community-based health programs.
  • Communicate health information effectively to individuals and groups.

Evaluation

Component Weight (%)
Community Needs Assessment Report 30
Health Promotion Plan 40
Participation and Engagement 15
Final Reflection 15