Advanced Certificate in Reimagining School Health Advocacy

• Advanced School Health Policies: This unit will cover the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive school health policies that align with national and international guidelines. It will include topics such as policy development processes, policy advocacy, and policy evaluation.

• School Health Program Planning: This unit will focus on the planning and implementation of school health programs that address the physical, mental, and social well-being of students. It will cover topics such as needs assessment, program design, implementation strategies, and monitoring and evaluation.

• Health Education for School-Aged Children: This unit will cover the principles and practices of effective health education for school-aged children. It will include topics such as curriculum development, instructional strategies, assessment and evaluation, and cultural competence.

• Advocacy and Partnership Building: This unit will focus on the skills and strategies necessary for effective advocacy and partnership building in school health. It will cover topics such as advocacy strategies, stakeholder engagement, communication skills, and building effective partnerships.

• Mental Health Promotion in Schools: This unit will cover the importance of mental health promotion in schools and the strategies for creating a positive mental health environment. It will include topics such as mental health literacy, promoting positive mental health, identifying and supporting students with mental health issues, and creating a supportive school culture.

• School Nutrition and Physical Activity: This unit will focus on the role of schools in promoting healthy nutrition and physical activity habits. It will cover topics such as school meal programs, food and beverage policies, physical education and physical activity programs, and creating a supportive school environment for healthy behaviors.

• School-Based Health Services: This unit will cover the provision of healthcare services in schools, including primary care, mental health services, and dental and vision care. It will include topics such as service delivery models, collaboration with healthcare providers, and coordination with school-based health promotion programs.

• Evaluation and Research in School Health: This unit will focus on the importance of evaluation and research in school health. It will cover topics such as program evaluation, research methods, data analysis, and using evidence to inform school health policies and programs.

• Legal and Ethical Considerations in School Health: