It is essential for young people to prepare for a healthy lifestyle in order to face the challenges related to health and social care in the 21st century. This course provides students with the opportunity to understand the determining factors that significantly impact health and contribute to creating a healthy, equitable, and supportive society.

 

Throughout the course, students will explore various topics and develop a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between individual health and societal well-being. They will gain insights into the importance of healthy lifestyle choices, preventive measures, and the social determinants of health. By examining current health issues and trends, students will be encouraged to think critically and propose solutions to address health disparities and promote social care.

Additionally, the course encourages students to engage in practical activities and community service projects that foster empathy, compassion, and a sense of social responsibility. Students will have the opportunity to collaborate with local organizations, contribute to health promotion initiatives, and raise awareness about pressing health and social care issues

By the end of this course, students will not only be equipped with essential knowledge and skills related to health management and social care but also be inspired to actively contribute to building a healthier and more supportive society for themselves and future generations.

The design of this course aims to enable students to:

  • Understand the physical, social, and mental dimensions of health in personal development and the interconnectedness between individual health and community health and disease.

  • Develop communication and management skills necessary for providing and evaluating various health and social care services.

  • Cultivate a sense of belonging to oneself and one's family, care for the society and the world at large, and assume roles as caring individuals and responsible citizens.

    Establish, plan, and evaluate actions and strategies to conceive sensible, rational, and constructive solutions for local, national, and global health and social care issues.

  • Throughout the course, students will engage in interactive learning experiences, case studies, and practical projects that enhance their understanding and application of these skills and concepts. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and abilities to critically analyze health and social care issues, communicate effectively in diverse settings, demonstrate empathy and compassion, and contribute to positive change in their communities and beyond.

By studying the Health Management and Social Care course, students should be able to:

Knowledge and Understanding:

  • Recognize the process of human growth and development and the various elements of a healthy lifestyle.

  • Understand and appreciate the impact of individual behavior on personal health and societal well-being.

  • Recognize the influence of human activities on environmental health and safety, as well as how the environment can affect individual health.

Analytical and Evaluative Skills:

  • Learn how to make healthy choices when selecting products and services to achieve long-term health goals.

  • Critically analyze current health information and its impact on our quality of life.

  • Apply different health indicators and interpret health-related information to improve one's life.

  • Plan and organize health promotion and social care activities for different target communities.

  • Acquire basic skills in social science research, such as problem identification, data collection and analysis, organization, and presentation of findings.

  • Practice interpersonal and communication skills when providing assistance to others.

Values and Attitudes:

  • Take personal responsibility for maintaining lifelong health.

  • Care for the health and well-being of family, school, peers, and the community.

  • Respect individual dignity and recognize differences among people, such as age, gender, culture, race, disabilities, and socio-economic backgrounds.

  • Be aware of emerging social issues and understand their impact on our values and beliefs.

This course lays the foundation for students to pursue further studies in various fields such as Health Sciences in the medical domain, caring services in Social Sciences and Social Work, and health promotion measures in Food and Beverage Management. Students aspiring to careers in health promotion and social care services can gain essential knowledge and develop a positive attitude through this course.