Syallbus

Syllabus HCS/457 Version 2

1

Syllabus

College of Natural Sciences HCS/457 Version 2 Public and Community Health

Copyright © 2010, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.

Course Description This course provides health care students with an introduction to the development of the public health system and through the epidemiological model, students will examine the impact of environmental factors on disease trends as well as communicable disease controls. Students will develop beginning skills in community assessment and health promotion strategies. The course also reflects the advances in population health in the community health field. This course represents the concept that many populations of concern in health programs are not solely defined by geographic location. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:   University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.

University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Riegelman, R. K. (2010). Public health 101: Healthy people--healthy populations. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. All electronic materials are available on the student website.

Week One: Foundation of Public and Community Health

Details

Objectives 1.1 Define public and community health. 1.2 Explain the historical development of public and community health. 1.3 Describe the structure and function of public and community health at national, state, and local levels. Read the Week One Read Me First. Read Ch. 1, 5, & 12 of Public Health 101. Read this week’s...