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, CHES®

University Faculty and Researcher

University of Indianapolis

Heidi Hancher-Rauch, PhD, CHES® has been a university faculty member and researcher for approximately 15 years, the last 13 of those at the University of Indianapolis where she is a professor and director of the Public Health Program. She has practiced in the field for more than 20 years, including work in the areas of community disease prevention and worksite health. Her areas of expertise include health policy and advocacy, program evaluation, and evidence-based health promotion. Health advocacy has always been her main passion, with the majority of her publications and professional presentations on the topic. She teaches courses including Health Policy and Advocacy; Program Planning, Implementation & Evaluation; and Leadership in Public Health. Heidi provides professional service as the Board Trustee for Advocacy & Resolutions for SOPHE, serves on the SOPHE Advocacy Committee, is a member of the Top 10 Steering Committee, and previously served as the director of Indiana SOPHE Advocacy for two terms. Heidi started a chapter of Eta Sigma Gamma at the University of Indianapolis in 2019 and continues to serve as co-sponsor of the organization. She engages with community organizations such as the Indiana Minority Health Coalition as an outside evaluator and uses her advocacy skills to promote health equity and social justice every chance provided.

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Area V Introduction Video
Open to view video.
Open to view video.
Advocacy Plan Document
Open to download resource.
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.
Knowledge Check
Case Study via Web
Open to download resource.
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/.
Knowledge Check Survey
4 Questions
Reflection
Show How-to Access Resources for Advocacy Survey
1 Question
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.
Final Module Evaluation
Module Evaluation
8 Questions
Certificate
1.00 Entry-level CECH, CPH credit  |  Certificate available
1.00 Entry-level CECH, CPH credit  |  Certificate available