Title Code (if known)
Concept of health and disease
Semester and mode of FOUNDATION Term
Study Credit Rating
N0 of lect:-
Module Co-ordinator
Module Team Professor Adel foda- Enas Aboraya
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites Normally all concurrent Level modules or equivalent
Prohibited
Combinations
Aim
1- This course presents an overview of the Egyptian health system & Disease in terms of its
history, health care governance and related provincial and federal regulations and
legislation.
2- The course will examine how Egypt’s healthcare system is organized, regulated, and
managed.
3- The course will present the different levels of care found in the health care system, and
discuss how information is used and shared within the different levels.
4- Application activities will provide students with the opportunity to analyze the various
components of the health care system, and develop an understanding how different
professional roles fit within this large and complex system.
Learning Outcomes Assessed A B C D
On successful completion of the module the student will be able in this
to: module
L1 Explain definitions and concepts related to health promotion. √ √ √ √ √
Provide examples that explain the difference between health
L2 √ √ √ √ √
promotion and disease prevention
Explain how the determinants of health impact health and
L3 √ √ √ √ √
wellness.
Explain the difference between primary, secondary and tertiary
L4 √ √ √ √ √
prevention.
Identify health disparities between Aboriginal people and non-
L5 √ √ √ √ √
Aboriginal people in Canada.
L6 Define cultural competence in health promotion √ √ √ √ √
L7 Identify the determinants of health of Aboriginal populations √ √ √ √ √
L8 Explain the principles of chronic disease management. √ √ √ √ √
L9 Describe teaching and learning principles to health promotion
across the lifespan.
L10 Describe the steps of communicable disease reporting. √ √ √ √ √
L11 Describe common normal growth and development theories
√ √ √ √ √
across the lifespan.
L12 Explain the concept of harm reduction √ √ √ √ √
Learning Experiences
The module will engage the student in 12hours in the following types of learning experiences:
Lecture and discussion 4 hours
Tutorial 4 hours
Activities 4hours
Activities will include role play, peer to peer evaluation, group work PowerPoint presentation,
group to peer evaluation.
Assessment Pattern
Formative:
2 Quizzes
Summative:
EXAM
Can this module be anonymously marked? Yes If No please provide an explanation.
Except for presentations, and clinical practice.
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