Computers Applications in Health Education

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This course provides health education professionals with selected PC-compatible software packages that are being used in a variety of professional settings where community and school-based health education and promotion are being conducted. Particular emphasis will be placed on the application of various health promotion software packages to conduct health risk appraisals, stress assessment and reduction, nutrition assessment and life skills training. In addition, the course will provide an introduction to the application of spreadsheets and statistical software in assessing program effectiveness of community and school-based health education intervention.