Foundation Concepts of Global Community Health Promotion and Education - Softcover

Hernandez

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0763781681 ISBN 13: 9780763781682

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett, 2010

Synopsis

Health promotion and education is an emerging and growing field. Foundation Concepts of Global Community Health Promotion and Education examines the underlying concepts appropriate in any global community health promotion and education course. It investigates the history, terminology, philosophy, theory, ethics, programs, resources and settings for the practice of community health education and promotion. The text also explores professional competencies and preparation, standards, models, theories, careers, technology and the role of professional associations and organizations within community health. The roles and responsibilities of health promotion practitioners are explored in detail, as are the many employment opportunities for health education and health promotion professionals. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Chapter 1 Underlying Concepts of the Health Education and Promotion Profession Chapter 2 Global Health Surveillance and Epidemiological History Chapter 3 Health Program Planning Models (HPPM) for Change and Prevention Chapter 4 Theoretical Principles and Processes in Health Programs Chapter 5 Strategic Planning Process for Administering Comprehensive Health Education Programs Chapter 6 Philosophical Reflections on Health and Health Practices Chapter 7 Professional Tenants in Certifications, Standards, Ethics, and Competencies Chapter 8 Predictions, Technology, and Future Health Professional Careers and Resources Appendix A Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession Appendix B A Competency-Based Framework for Health Educators Appendix C A Competency Based Framework for Graduate Level Health Educators Appendix D National Health Education Standards: Achieving Excellence

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About the Author

Barbara Lorraine Michiels Hernandez received her Ph.D. from Texas Woman’s University and her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Northwestern State University of Louisiana.'She is currently a Professor at Lamar University of Texas in the Department of Health and Kinesiology.'Previous university teaching experiences were at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Missouri Southern State College at Joplin, Pittsburg State University of Kansas, and Texas Wesleyan University.'' She has been a public school teacher, dancer and artistic director, and Executive Director for the National Dance Association.'She is a widely published journal and book author and presenter and a reviewer for professional journals.'Barbara is a Certified Health Education Specialist and a Certified Dance Educator.'Her specialty areas are women’s & dancer’s health, and teacher certification & standards. She was inducted as a Research Fellow for the Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in 2009.'Dr. Hernandez is a member of Eta Sigma Gamma and founded the Delta Omicron chapter at Lamar University.'Her professional service activities have been at the international, national, state, and local levels.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0763781681
• ISBN 13: 9780763781682
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320