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RUANO-CASADO, Luisa  e  BALLESTAR-TARIN, M. Luisa. Promotion and health education incorporation in the undergraduate study plan in Health Science of the University of Valencia. FEM (Ed. impresa) [online]. 2015, vol.18, n.2, pp.149-153. ISSN 2014-9840.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S2014-98322015000200011.

Introduction. The present article discusses the significance of teaching for the development of the promotion and health education. It is important to have professionals with an efficient and good quality formation, consistent with their roles and the population health necessities. The objective sought is to recognize the incorporation into undergraduate curricula as well as training of students in promotion and health education degrees into the health fields of the University of Valencia. Subjects and methods. Curriculum and subjects analysis of eleven degrees as well as academic guides examination arranged in the network of the University of Valencia in the year 2012-2013. Results. It has been observed reduced study plan in general and specific competencies. In terms of the degree, there is no concept reflected in the basic and transversal capabilities. Among the 519 subjects, promotion and health education appears in 54 subjects only, being the Nursing degree the one that provides more training to the students. Conclusion. Although several international and national organizations recommend the importance of training in promotion and health education to reduce health discrepancies, its visibility is minimal.

Palavras-chave : Academic guide; Curriculum; Health sciences; Promotion and health education; Training.

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