Full Description
The Fourth Edition of Principles and Foundations connects you to research, resources and practitioners in health education while providing a solid foundation in the history, philosophy, theory, and ethics of health education. This text continues to provide the best overall introduction to the emerging profession of Health Promotion and Education by covering the roles and responsibilities of health educators, the settings where health educators are employed, and the ethics of the profession. In addition to covering the history of health, health care, and health education, the book provides a preview of what the future may hold for health promotion and education professionals.
Contents
ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgments1. A Background for the Profession2. The History of Health and Health Education3. Philosophical Foundations4. Theoretical Foundations5. Ethics and Health Education6. The Health Educator: Roles, Responsibilities, Certifications, Advanced Study7. The Settings for Health Education8. Agencies/Associations/Organizations Associated with Health Education9. The Literature of Health Education10. Future Trends in Health EducationAppendix A: Development of a Unified Code of Ethics for the Health Education ProfessionAppendix B: Responsibilities and Competencies Hierarchical Model (CUP)Appendix C: Eta Sigma Gamma Chapters: Locations and Dates of installationGlossaryCreditsIndex
