Course overview
The aim of this course is to provide you with a deeper understanding of the determinants of health and the role of health public policy as an approach to shape and influence the impact of the determinants on population health and wellbeing. You will examine the theory and evidence of healthy public policy, examine frameworks and explore case studies from a range of country contexts. You will be introduced to the role of policy; the policy cycle and steps involved in policymaking and examine the influence of politics and vested interests on the policy making process. You will develop skills in stakeholders' analysis and mapping and the art of diplomacy and negotiation. These are critical skills required to build and sustain partnerships which is at the heart of healthy public policy approaches.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the healthy public policy approach and why it is helpful in addressing the upstream determinants of health
- Critically explain different governance structures and system and how these influence the nature of policy making and the role of different stakeholders
- Review and critique the policy cycle and policymaking process
- Identify and describe the challenges of using evidence and science in the policy making process