Professional Practice

(20 credits at L7)

This module will enable you to develop critical insight into the skills and competencies required for public health and health promotion practice, and to apply theoretical and methodological aspects of public health and health promotion to practice focusing on authentic work-related learning activities and experience

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

• Competently plan and understand how to commission and evaluate complex health promotion interventions which are underpinned by appropriate theory and evidence-based practice
• Critically appraise the skills and competencies needed for contemporary public health and health promotion practice and identify your own needs for professional development
• Critically appraise the potential role of practitioners as change catalysts, and;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the skills and competencies for leadership, management and partnership working within public health and health promotion.