CW 101 - Community Public Health Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

This course presents an overview of the community public health profession. The student will be introduced to practices and explore contemporary issues and core concepts integral to public health. Student learning will be achieved by student participation in small group discussions, case-based learning, role-playing, and completion of a community public health project.

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

describe the Community Public Health curriculum, course sequences, and major goals involved in the Community Health program;
discuss the academic regulations of the program and the college;
explain the role of the community public health worker/technician and explore employment opportunities in the field;
demonstrate awareness of current public health issues of today;
discuss and demonstrate knowledge of community procedures;
discuss and demonstrate knowledge of HIPAA regulations when dealing with patients; and
identify barriers to health and the community and strategize solutions

F/S (N)