EMSV2045 Principals of Public Health
An introduction to community and public health includes the latest topics, trends, and statistics in this evolving field. This course places an emphasis on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in health education and health promotion. Topics as epidemiology, community organizations, program planning, minority health, mental health, environmental health, drug use and abuse, safety, and occupational health will be covered.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR
ENGL0921
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Define the core concepts, history, and scope of public health practice
Describe the role of public health in preventing disease and promoting population health
Explain the social, behavioral, environmental, and economic determinants of health
Identify major causes of morbidity and mortality at the local, national, and global levels
Analyze patterns of disease using basic epidemiological principles
Differentiate between primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies
Examine the structure and functions of public health systems and agencies
Discuss the impact of health policy, law, and ethics on public health practice
Evaluate public health interventions and programs using evidence-based criteria
Interpret basic public health data to inform population health decisions
Assess health disparities and inequities among diverse populations
Apply public health principles to real-world health challenges and case studies
Develop strategies to address community health needs
Collaborate with stakeholders to support public health initiatives
Advocate for policies that improve population health outcomes
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details