| 775 | Saturday, April 4, 2009 |
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| 1:00 PM-2:15 PM | Tampa Convention Center:3-4 |
| AAHE/Communicate and Advocate |
| Advocacy 102: Incorporating Advocacy Skills into Professional Preparation Programs |
| This session describes the importance of including health advocacy training in professional preparation programs. The program will provide examples of how advocacy activities can be incorporated into a variety of health education core courses. Participants will examine case studies to determine advocacy opportunities. A discussion of advocacy strategies (letter writing, representative visits, etc.) and delivery methods including using technology will be included. |
Keyword(s): advocacy, health education college/univ, professional preparation
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| Presider: Victoria Rossi, New Mexico Highlands University, Carrizozo, NM |
| Speaker: Amy Thompson, Kent State University, Kent, OH |