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CHP300

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Introduction to Community Health

Community HealthHealth, Business and Professional Services

Course Description

This course will explore the theories, past and present evidence, and application of key concepts related to understanding and improving community and population health. Students will apply these concepts to health and wellness issues with a focus on social, political, economic, environmental, and biomedical aspects of the field. Health disparities and inequities will be examined and potential solutions will be discussed. Secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout will also be investigated.

Components

Lecture

Credits

5

Multicultural

No

Quarterly Offerings

Last Updated

2017-11-08

CIP Code

51.2201 - Public Health, General.