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HH6007: Influences on Health and Social Care

Module Title Influences on Health and Social Care
Module Code HH6007
Module Tutor Elaine Scott Brown
School Institute of Education and Public Services
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions Cannot be counted with module HH309
Brief Description

A theoretical and analytic approach to health issues concerning adults and their possible impact upon their life experiences.
Indicative Syllabus

This module will cover the following topics:

  • impact on the health and wellbeing of early life experiences, life stages, gender, culture, education and occupation;
  • the impact of inequalities in health social class and , media impact of health and ill health on family dynamics and life-events;
  • the role of conventional medicine and of alternative therapies;
  • cultural and historical constructs of health;
  • the effect of work and work place on health.
Learning Outcomes

A student passing this module should be able to:

  1. Critically analyse the impact of early life experiences on the biological, environmental and psychological issues in adults;
  2. Critically evaluate the major health issues of the 21st Century;
  3. Critically analyse the theories and concepts of health and wellbeing
  4. Evaluate basic data relating to health issues;
  5. Critically analyse health issues and appropriate sources of support.
Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 24
Independent Learning Hours: 126
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 3000 words
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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