Public Health

Subject Code : SFA-323

Module Name Public Health
Module Level, if applicable 2nd year Types of teaching and learning Teaching, Discussion, Debate
Code, if applicable SFA-323 Class size 50
Semester 3rd Semester Attendance time (hours per week per semester) 2h
Person responsible for the module Apt. Yulianto M.PH Forms of active participation Collaborative discussion & Presentation
Lecturer(s) Apt. Yulianto M.PH Workload Lecture: 2 (hour) x 14 (meeting) = 28

Preparation and follow up 4 (hour) x 14 (self-learning) = 56

Language English- Indonesia Total workload 84 hours
Relation to curriculum Compulsory course Credit points 2 CU
Requirements according to examination regulations Minimum attendance at lectures is 75% (according to UII regulation). Final score is evaluated based on assignment and reports (40%), mid semester exam (30%), and end semester exam (30%).
Recommended prerequisites n/a
Related course n/a
Study and examination requirements and forms of examination Mid-term, Final term, and Presentation

By the end of this course students should be able to:

  • Apply responsible attitude, ethical manners and manners, dedicated, disciplined and active in the implementation of lectures.
  • Explain the definition. role, and scope of public health.
  • Eexplain the role of pharmacists in public health.
  • Explain the strategies and stages of health promotion

The course will cover: 

  • Introduction to public health
  • The role of policy in public health
  • Determinants of health
  • Epidemiology: population and surveillance in public health
  • Prevention of diseases
  • Health promotion
  • Behavioral change theory

Text books, slides (power points), and video

  • Carter J, Slack, M., 2010, Pharmacy in Public Health,: Basic and beyond, American Society of Health System Pharmacist
  • Lubotsky B.,  L, Hurd, P.D., and Hanson A., 2010, Introduction to Public Helath in Pharmacy, Febringer and Lea Publisher, US
  • Fertman CI., Allensworth DD. 2010 Health Promotion Program. San Fransisco, US; Wiley Imprint