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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Sanita Lazdiņa
Study type:Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Public Health
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine; Public Health

Objective

The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of the process of public health policy-making and the opportunities and ways to influence it through the representation of different actors, both governmental and non-governmental.

Prerequisites

Prior knowledge in public health.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

At the end of the course, students should be able to evaluate, explain and understand the processes within the framework of which health policy is made.

Skills

To apply the knowledge gained in lectures to public health policy analysis.

Competence

Ability and understanding to influence political direction and decision-making processes on behalf of the public health sector.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Public Health, SVF7Bachelor’sRequiredSanita Lazdiņa