Module 1
  Definitions and Concepts

Content Discussion

Please use the following scale in giving your ratings for Column A.

Enter NA in the column if it does not apply to your situation.

Table 9.1: A Tool to Rate Your Health Promotion Capacity
Capacity Assessment Tool	(A) yourself personally
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Involve stakeholders/participants in program implementation
Ensure that the diversity of your community is reflected throughout the implementation process
Address barriers to participation in programs/activities (e.g., promotion, child care, transportation, cost)
Develop and implement services/activities in French
Develop and implement health promotion policy options
Facilitate mutual support or self help, including small group development
Facilitate community development (e.g., conflict resolution; sharing power, nurturing relationships)
Deliver educational/behaviour change programs
Manage projects (e.g., human resources, finances, operations, monitoring the workplan)
Develop and implement health communications activities (e.g., social marketing campaign; working with the media, newsletters)
Demonstrate leadership skills
Recruit, co-ordinate and support volunteers
Build partnership and coalitions
Market the value and cost-benefit of health promotion in the community
Work with health service(s) to go beyond the traditional provision of clinical and curative services
Refer individuals and groups to health promoting organizations and sources of information on health-related issues

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