HSS 4101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Smart Criteria, Traffic Collision

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: HSS 4101
• Professor: Norma Freeman

Document Summary

Lecture 5 purpose of the health program. Might also reflect the philosophy and values of the program. Where the program will be in the future. Broad statements that describe expected outcome of program. Typically contain verbs: know, evaluate, improve, increase, promote, prevent, reduce. Represent smaller, short-term steps that lead to reaching goals. Objectives can also be considered in terms of your timeline: short-term: expected. Attendance, participation, resources, tasks on schedule, staff performance. Change in qol health status; risk; social benefits. Intermediate: result from and follow short-term: long-term: ultimate expected impact. What: stop smoking, list risk factors for skin cancer, demonstrate how to prepare a low-fat meal. When: by a specific date, after the program, one year after classes. Goal: to reduce the number of moto vehicle collisions and related injuries in the region. The program mission and vision guide the overall purpose of the program. Goals define the expected outcomes of the program.