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Waterford IT

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Course Code:
WD124
Title:
Health Promotion
College:
Waterford IT
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
4 Years

 

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Health promotion involves encouraging people to remain healthy, using techniques such as education through food pyramids and nutritional information, diets, and exercise.

There is a 16 week work placement in third year of the course.



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Graduates would be qualified to plan and implement health promotion programmes in community settings such as community development and youth projects. Need for Health professionals expected to grow for Work with older adults.

 

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CAO Points 
2012 Points 300
History:


2011 - 315
2010 - 305
2009 - 320
2008 - 300
2007 - 305
2006 - 300
2005 - 310
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