HSC8045 : Public Health Protection
- Offered for Year: 2013/14
- Module Leader(s): Dr Colin Muirhead
- Owning School: FMS Graduate School
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
|---|---|
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
The module introduces students to the principles of public health protection. This includes chemical, physical, biological and social determinants of health. It explores the roles of individuals and organisations (locally, nationally and internationally), using an integrated multi-agency approach to the surveillance, prevention, control and emergency planning for diseases arising from exposure to such hazards. Epidemiological techniques used in outbreak control of communicable diseases will be discussed. Environmental health impact assessment will be introduced. Practical applications of theoretical knowledge will be illustrated by discussions of case studies, such as outbreaks and incidents of common communicable diseases and environmental hazards.
Outline Of Syllabus
The sessions include the following topics and themes:
General
• Health Protection Surveillance
• Integrated Emergency Preparedness
• Roles and responsibilities in emergency response
• Incident response: two examples
Communicable disease control
• Vaccine preventable disease
• Air pollution and public health
• Water-borne infections
• Blood-borne viral infections
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Respiratory infections: Tuberculosis
• Field visit: Water Treatment and public health
Environmental hazards
• Contaminated land and public health
• Lead and public health: is lead (still) a public health issue?
• Perceptions of the environment and environmental health risk
• Field visit: Contaminated land and public health
• Health Impact Assessment
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 10 | 2:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Student-led group activity | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 13 | 1:00 | 13:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This is largely an interactive module which draws on the experience of tutors and students. Most sessions are suited to seminar format with student and tutor led preparation, presentation and discussion.
The teaching and learning methods used are designed to maximise opportunities for students to reflect on and incorporate their own experience into their learning. There is practical work both within taught time and as self study, students feed back from their practical work and share material for discussion. This provides hands on experience of relevant techniques.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 100 | 2000 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Knowledge and understanding and key skills are assessed by the written assignment.
Reading Lists
- Reading List Website : rlo.ncl.ac.uk
- HSC8045's Reading List
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- HSC8045's Timetable
Disclaimer: The University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver modules in accordance with the descriptions set out in this catalogue. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, however, the University reserves the right to introduce changes to the information given including the addition, withdrawal or restructuring of modules if it considers such action to be necessary.
