Population Health and Wellbeing
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHRS2033 | Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences | 2 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- PHRS2033
- School
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module takes a population approach to health management in specific populations including women, children, the older person and individuals recognising as BAME and LGBTQ+. It also explores chronic conditions that may progress throughout the lifespan.
Classes
Taught in a variety of ways including lectures, seminars, online learning and tutorials.
Assessment
- 100% Presentation: Conference Presentation
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
To apply foundational principles of population health to specific population groups, considering holistic assessment and management of people in these groups, and health interventions at individual, community and societal levels.Learning Outcomes
Understand the management options available for specific populations in the local area.
Identify health inequalities and barriers to healthcare access in underserved populations.
Identify existing services available for underserved, harder to reach, and those populations with protected characteristics.
Critically analyse the impact of community development on population health and wellbeing.
Discuss the range of skills and approaches which can be used when working with different populations.
Develop the skills required to complete a poster presentation.
Conveners
- Sam Crossley