AHLT 4805 - Health Education for Allied Health
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40652,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Silvia Stefan
Email: sastefan@ysu.edu
Course Description
4805. Health Education for Allied Health. University as well as hospital-based programs reviewed in regard to accreditation, clinical vs didactic instruction, use of simulations, and evaluation techniques. Public health education and the role of the Allied Health professional. A major learning unit and/or research project required. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ). Principles & Foundations of Health Promotion and Education. | Cottrell, R.R., Girvan, J.T. & McKenzie, J. F. | 9780134517650 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Chapter 1, 2 | • Orientation to Course Web Site • Course Introduction • Background and History for Health Education. | Discussion Question 1 (Introduce yourself to class) Due Sunday 10-25 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 3, 4 | • Philosophical Foundations • Theories and Planning Models | Personal and Professional Philosophy Due Sunday November 1 Discussion Question 2 Due Sunday 11-1 |
| 11/2 | Chapter 5, 6 | • Ethics and Health Ed and Promotion • The Health Education Specialist | Discussion Question 3 Due Sunday 11-8 Midterm: Available Wednesday 11-4 and Thursday 11-5 Covering Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| 11/9 | Chapter 7, 8 | • Settings for Health Education: Clinical Instruction Continuing Education Orientation/Training • Organizations Involved in Health Education. • Agencies Associated with Health Education. | Attend/Participate in and Analyze a Health/Medical Education Program Due Sunday 11-15 Discussion Question 4 Due 11-15 Final Project Proposal Due Sunday 11-15 |
| 11/16 | Chapter 9, 10 | • The Literature of Health Education • Future Trends in Health Education/Promotions | |
| 11/23 | Appendix A and B | Discussion Question 5 Due Sunday 11-29 Final Project Due | |
| 11/30 | Review for Final | Final Exam Available: Tuesday 12-1, Wednesday 12-2, Covering Chapters 5 Discussion Question 5 Due Sunday 11-29 Final Project Due December 3 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.