Medical Sciences - University of the West Indies
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such as screening, immunisation, <strong>the</strong> chronically ill<br />
child and child abuse are covered. Common illnesses<br />
in this age group are also explored.<br />
FMMS6201 Gender Issues in Health /Womens<br />
Health<br />
The student is exposed to <strong>the</strong> cultural, religious and<br />
historical beliefs and values that impact on gender<br />
socialisation with specific reference to <strong>the</strong> Caribbean.<br />
Identification <strong>of</strong> gender specific health problems<br />
and <strong>the</strong>ir management are also explored.<br />
FMMS6401 Health Care <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Elderly<br />
The problems facing <strong>the</strong> elderly in <strong>the</strong> Caribbean<br />
are discussed and an ethical approach to <strong>the</strong> elderly<br />
in keeping with psychosocial <strong>the</strong>ories is promoted.<br />
Skills in managing common problems <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> elderly<br />
are discussed.<br />
FMMS6402 Counselling<br />
The student is exposed to <strong>the</strong> common mental health<br />
diseases in <strong>the</strong> community. Guidelines and protocols<br />
for <strong>the</strong> management <strong>of</strong> common mental health problems<br />
are discussed and <strong>the</strong> principles <strong>of</strong> counselling<br />
introduced.<br />
FMMS6803 Forensic <strong>Medical</strong> and Legal Issues in<br />
Primary Care<br />
The impact <strong>of</strong> Law on health care is explored. Important<br />
medico-legal issues are discussed and skills in<br />
dealing with <strong>the</strong>se issues introduced.<br />
Department Contact Information:<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Community Health and Psychiatry1<br />
Gibraltar Camp Way<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Indies</strong>-<br />
Mona, Kingston 7, Jamaica<br />
Telephone 876 927 2476Fax 876 977 6346<br />
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Aileen Standard-Gold-<br />
son Dr. Kristen Smith<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Public Health (MPH)<br />
Programme Objectives<br />
To equip persons with <strong>the</strong> essential skills to assess<br />
and manage <strong>the</strong> health <strong>of</strong> communities and to advance<br />
and promote public health.<br />
Primary Objectives<br />
To provide persons with fundamental and critical<br />
skills for assessing community health problems and<br />
responding to public health challenges<br />
To enable persons to use and apply principles,<br />
methods and analytic techniques <strong>of</strong> public health<br />
and allied disciplines for <strong>the</strong> improvement <strong>of</strong> population<br />
health and well-being<br />
To enable persons to plan and manage public health<br />
programmes, develop and implement solutions to<br />
GRADUATE STUDENTS INFORMATION GUIDE 2011/2012 29<br />
FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
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