Health Impact Assessment Training 2014

The next Institute of Public Health in Ireland Health Impact Assessment (HIA) training course will take place from 3rd - 5th November 2014, in the Hilton Hotel, Kilmainham, Dublin.  Health is determined by a range of social, economic and environmental factors.  HIA is a practical, systematic approach which assesses the health impacts of policies, programmes and projects developed by a range of organisations.  It supports people in the health sector, as well as those who do not have health as their primary objective.  HIA ensures that impacts are identified, and allows decision-makers to make choices about alternatives and improvements that actively promote health and well-being.  This three day course gives participants the knowledge and skills to plan for and conduct a HIA across a range of settings.  It will be of use to those working in local government, healthcare, education, public health, health promotion, planning, socio-economic development, neighbourhood renewal, environmental health and the community and voluntary sectors.  An application form and further information is available at: www.publichealth.ie/ireland/hiatraining/comprehensivehiatrainingcourse   Applications will close on Friday 19th September 2014.