Health Education and Injury Prevention in Germany

HED 485 – 3,  Global Health

A course taught in conjunction with the University of Cologne, University of South Florida, Simon Fraser University, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale

14-25 May 2009

Course taught in cooperation with Faculty and Students from the University of South Florida (see faculty member information by clicking on Dr. Robert McDermott) (view USF information about the same program), the Simon Fraser University (see faculty member information by clicking on Dr. Sandy Vamos), and University of Cologne (view information about the University of Cologne), Germany.

Purpose and Goal of Course

The goal of this study course is to expose students to the health and injury problems in Germany and how health education and injury prevention techniques reduce illnesses and injuries.  All students interested in injury prevention, health education, health promotion, and allied health issues in relation to an international setting will have interest in this course.  Health education and injury prevention in Germany should be viewed from within the country itself.  Through a Germany based mini-conference, visitations to German companies and agencies, the student will gain valuable information about the role of health education and injury prevention in Germany.  Before the trip to Germany, the instructors will provide the students with an appropriate orientation to the culture, history, entrance requirements, and customs of Germany.