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Course syllabus - Health Promotion - Implementation
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
FHA042
Valid from
Autumn semester 2016
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Main area(s)
Science of Public Health
Organisation
School of Health, Care and Social Welfare
Ratified
2013-08-26
Revised
2016-05-12
Status
This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Books
Dissemination and implementation research in health: translating science to practice
ISBN: 9780197660690
Implementation research: A synthesis of the literature
Reference literature
Implementeringsboken: så inför du nytt som gör nytta
ISBN: 9789127461147
Other materials
Tillkommer ett urval vetenskapliga artiklar rekommenderade av kursledningen. Mer information finns på Canvas.
Objectives
The objective of the course is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire, from a multidisciplinary perspective, advanced knowledge of theories, models and their practical application in the implementation of health promotion.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
1 define and explain the concept of implementation and its application from a multidisciplinary perspective
2 reflect upon the concept of evidence and its application from an implementation perspective
3 compile and reflect upon relevant research on the implementation of health promotion
4 describe and discuss the development, theoretical content and application of implementation in health promotion
5 analyse planned, ongoing or completed health promotion projects on the basis of a critical approach towards implementation
6 give an account of the design and evaluation of applied implementation
7 develop designs for the implementation of health and welfare innovations, as well as argue for and present this work in both speech and writing
8 take responsibility for planning and running a seminar
Course content
The content and application of the concept of implementation in public health sciences and other fields of science
The research base of the course consists of theories, models and strategies for implementation
The research field and examples of ongoing and completed implementation projects
Specific requirements
A Bachelor's degree in Public Health Sciences, Caring Sciences, Nursing, Medical Science, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or a corresponding education. In addition, Swedish B/Swedish 3 and English A/English 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement of Swedish B/Swedish 3.
Examination
INL1, Written assignment, 2.5 credits. Individual written assignment regarding learning outcomes 1-3; grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
SEM2, Seminar, 5 credits. Individual written and spoken seminar assignment regarding learning outcomes 4-8; grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
For a Pass with distinction (VG) on the course as a whole, the student must have earned a VG for SEM2 as well as a G for INL1. For more information, see the study guide.
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.
Grade
Three-grade scale
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
FHA042 replace OFH029.