Courses
Chronic Diseases 3 - 26 May 2016
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This course deals with the most prevalent chronic diseases at the global level, integrating diverse perspectives, from the most clinical to those oriented toward public health.
Chronic Diseases Programme
Practical details
• Introduction session: objectives, scheduling and sources
Location: Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona C/ Casanova, 143, Barcelona
• Community health and chronic disease
Dates: 3 - 26 May 2016
• Levels of prevention. Communicating risks
Timetable: Monday to Thursday, 11.30 - 13.30 h
• Prevention strategies for chronic disease
Language of instruction: Spanish
• International scope: the case of Tobacco and Alcohol
Tuition fees: 450€ + University taxes
• International scope: the case of Obesity
Length: 28 contact hours / 47 hours of independent study
• Respiratory diseases
Credits: 3 ECTS
• Cardiovascular diseases
More information: www.isglobal.org/education or formacion@isglobal.org
• Mental illness and addiction • Diabetes • Neoplasms • Injuries • International Strategies for NCDs and final synthesis
Course coordinator
Application
Esteve Saltó, Health Department, Generalitat de Catalunya. Associate Professor in Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Barcelona.
Interested candidates must send the following documents to formacion@isglobal.org:
Assessment Students will be evaluated group-based and individually: • Group-based evaluation: 70% • Individually: 30%
Admission requirements Students or professionals with a strong interest in the field of health or development.
• Motivation letter • CV Application deadline: 29 April 2016 Limited places available