HT 103 - Community Health

Credit Hours: 3

A course examining the responsibilities of individual citizens, government and voluntary health agencies in addressing health issues and programs. The health services and agencies available at the global, national, regional and local level will be reviewed.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Define community health;
Describe the role of community health in society today;
Explain the role of governmental, international, non-profit and voluntary health organizations in health promotion and programming efforts;
Identify professional health organizations;
Explain the health status of the U.S. population and specifically including women, children, minorities, and seniors
Identify community health agencies, both private and public.

F/S, SS (C, N, S)