Foundation Concepts of Global Community Health Promotion and Education

LISTEN to a Podcast with author Barbara Lorraine Michiels Hernandez ”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. The global connection is a key and unique feature of this textInterviews with health professionals are featured, as well as, profiles of health professionals from other countriesEmerging and re-emerging threats to the Healthy Communities principle are explored as well as societal influences on healthEach chapter includes additional conceptual learning ideas, terms and definitions, relevant websites, enhanced readings, and reflective thinking questions This text is appropriate for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in the following areas: Health ScienceHealth EducationCommunity HealthPublic Health (c) 2011 304 pages