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Public Health Policy Development (SVUEK_127)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Public Health and Epidemiology
Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Elīna Vrobļevska
Study type:Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Public Health
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine; Public Health
Objective
The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of the process of public health policy-making and the opportunities and ways to influence it through the representation of different actors, both governmental and non-governmental.
Prerequisites
Prior knowledge in public health.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
At the end of the course, students should be able to evaluate, explain and understand the processes within the framework of which health policy is made.
Skills
To apply the knowledge gained in lectures to public health policy analysis.
Competence
Ability and understanding to influence political direction and decision-making processes on behalf of the public health sector.
Study course planning
Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health, SVF | 7 | Bachelor’s | Required |
