Area of Responsibility V: Advocacy

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Area of Responsibility: Advocacy Module

In this fifth module, learners will gain the skills and knowledge needed to develop an advocacy plan, practice basic advocacy, and evaluate the success of their advocacy efforts.

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

1. Identify a current or emerging health issue requiring policy, systems, or environmental change.

2. Explain the importance of engaging coalitions and stakeholders in addressing the health issue and planning advocacy efforts.

3. List and discuss multiple ways to engage in evidence-based advocacy activities.

4. Explain how advocates can evaluate the success of their advocacy efforts.

Heidi Hancher-Rauch, PhD, MCHES®

University Faculty and Researcher

Butler University

Heidi Hancher-Rauch, PhD, MCHES®, is a professor of health sciences at Butler University with over 20 years of experience in academia and nearly 25 years in the public health field. Her professional background includes work in community disease prevention and worksite health, with expertise in health policy and advocacy, program evaluation, and evidence-based health promotion. A dedicated health advocate, the majority of her publications and presentations focus on this area. Dr. Hancher-Rauch currently serves as President of the SOPHE Board of Trustees. She has held multiple leadership roles, including Board Trustee for Advocacy & Resolutions, a long-time member of the Advocacy Committee, and delegate to the Coalition of National Health Education Organizations. She has also previously directed advocacy efforts for Indiana SOPHE and serves on the steering committee for the Top 10 Coalition in Indianapolis.

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Area V Introduction Video
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Advocacy Plan Document
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Open to download resource. Review the following Document. This was shared in the Introduction Video and is Uploaded as a Handout for future use. If helpful, be sure to read prior to moving onto the evaluation knowledge check here: https://advocacyincubator.org/reducing-sugary-drink-consumption-in-south-africa/ 1. Review this case study and then do an activity related to the application in their own municipality. a) First, review the case study example. b) After review, think of a health-related situation you would like to change in your own city or state.
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Knowledge Check
Case Study via Web
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Open to download resource. To view the case study with all pictures and information that may be missed, view: https://advocacyincubator.org/reducing-sugary-drink-consumption-in-south-africa/.
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Knowledge Check Survey
4 Questions
4 Questions
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Reflection
Show How-to Access Resources for Advocacy Survey
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1 Question “Show how to access resources for advocacy”. Consider an advocacy topic important to you. Using some of the resources provided/discussed, look for a couple of resources specific to your topic.
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Final Module Evaluation
Module Evaluation
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8 Questions
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Certificate
1.00 Entry-level CECH, CPH credit  |  Certificate available
1.00 Entry-level CECH, CPH credit  |  Certificate available
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