Youth development workers have a key role to play in delivering a holistic approach to health promotion. The program starts by defining youth in the context of health. It continues by looking at why it is important to involve young people in the planning and implementation of any program that targets them, and how to promote youth participation.
You will also look closely at some of the contemporary health issues that affect young people, such as nutrition and diet, reproductive health and drug abuse. The program also looks at how to enable practitioners to recognize the different roles they have, and how to foster effective working relationships.
Program Benefits
When you successfully complete this program, you should be able to:
- Identify the major health issues affecting young people
- Outline health promotion strategies (particularly preventative strategies)
- Describe the specific role of youth development work in health promotion
- Develop specific programs for health promotion
- Use the distinctive methodology of youth development work within the environment of a primary health care agency
Who Should Attend?
- Professionals of healthcare institutions
- Public health practitioners
- Youth Workers in government departments, corporations, and NGOs
- Health awareness organizations staff
- Professionals responsible for youth policy formulation and strategy development
Program Outline
Day 1: Defining Youth and Health Defining youth
- Defining health
- Primary health care
- Adolescent and youth developmental changes
- The basics of health and personal hygiene
Day 2: Involving Young People Development
- Youth development and health services
- The role of young people in health
- Developing skills and information
- Factors affecting participation
Day 3: Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Defining sexuality
- Defining reproductive health
- Reproductive rights
- Abortion Traditional practices
- STDs and HIV/AIDS
Day 4: Nutrition Malnutrition
- The World Health Organisation (WHO) mandate
- World food supply
- Mental health and drug abuse
- What is mental health?
- Self-abuse and deviant behavior
- What is drug abuse?
- Demographics and drug use
- Prevention and support Self-abuse through injury and suicide
Materials:
All materials will be provided
Cancellation Policy:
3 days prior to course start with full refund
Age Requirements:
18 - 45 years old
Additional Info:
* You will receive a certificate of participation by the end of this course
* Upon request, this class can also be conducted online
Location:
The Oberoi Dubai, 8th Floor, Office #13
Business Bay
Dubai
