Introduction to Health Protection

POPH10042 Introduction to Health Protection 20 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 4 Andrew Rogers Unit coordinator Division of Population Health, Health Services Res 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 In this unit, you will develop knowledge and understanding of Health protection including infection, causative agents, vectors and reservoirs. The unit will also introduce you to the basic mechanisms of immunity and vaccinations.  In this unit, you will develop knowledge and understanding of Health protection including infection, causative agents, vectors and reservoirs. The unit will also introduce you to the basic mechanisms of immunity and vaccinations.  The unit aims to: develop the students’ basic understanding of Health Protection including: the basic principles of health protection including infection, causative agents, vectors and reservoirs. Students will also learn the basic mechanisms of immunity and vaccinations.  A1 Explain the biological mechanisms of the chain of infection, including the characteristics of causative agents, modes of transmission and the host responseA2 Describe the  different mechanisms of immunity A3 Explain the underpinning principles of immunisation and herd immunityA4 Describe the health inequalities associated with communicable disease   B1 Reflect on the roles and responsibilities within Public Health systems in the surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseaseB2 Identify the main strategies used in health protection, including infection control measures at local and national level, vaccination .B3 Demonstrate an awareness of the broader ethical considerations in health protection practice, including principles of equity and autonomy.   C1 Locate existing sources of evidence relevant to health protection practice C2 Design and plan a coherent summative assignment   D1 Reflect upon own understanding of health protection principles and applicationsD2 Identify own learning goals in relation to health protection practice   Analytical skills Oral communication Written communication Academic engagement includes lectures, seminars, workshops and other face to face activities. To achieve the intended learning outcomes for this course unit, a range of activities will be available. We will consult with students to identify any additional needs and further academic engagement activities will be provided. Assessments, preparation for assessments, reading time and independent study are also included within you timetabled activities.  0 Other 50% 7 Oral assessment/presentation 50% Discussion boards will provide consolidation exercises to provide feedback for the ILOs.Summative assessment task: A 10 minute recorded transcript with supporting transcript BSc (Hons) Public Health BSc (Hons) Public Health First Year Mandatory BSc (Hons) Public Health PT BSc (Hons) Public Health PT First Year Mandatory BSc (Hons) Public Health BSc (Hons) Public Health First Year Mandatory N Ashby B, Best, A. (2021). Herd immunity. Current Biology. 31: 4. p.R174-R177. <a href="https://www.librarysearch.manchester.ac.uk/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2493002784&context=PC&vid=44MAN_INST:MU_NUI&lang=en&search_scope=MyInst_and_CI&adaptor=Primo%20Central&tab=Everything&query=any,contains,Herd%20immunity%20ben%20ashby" target="_blank">[Online]</a>Chan, E.Y.Y. (2020) ‘<a href="https://www.librarysearch.manchester.ac.uk/permalink/44MAN_INST/bofker/alma992989631722901631" target="_blank">Essentials for Health Protection: Four Key Components</a>’, Oxford, Oxford University PressGhebrehewet, S. Stewart, A. Baxter, D, Shears, P. Conrad, D. Kliner, M (2016), Health Protection: Principles and Practice. International Journal of Epidemiology. 5:11. pp. 1722-1723. [Online]Hartnett, K. (2020) The Tricky Math of Herd Immunity for COVID-19 <a href="https://www.quantamagazine.org/the-tricky-math-of-covid-19-herd-immunity-20200630/" target="_blank">[Online]</a>   Seminars 20 Tutorials 20 0 160