Epidemiology provides the basis for significant public and global health decisions. This course will explore key issues related to public and global health relevant to professional nursing practice. Through the use of epidemiology methods, students will track the natural history of a disease and identify its frequency, distribution, and cause. This course contains 50 hours of clinical experience.
Discuss the differences between public health and community health.
Trends and Issues in Public and Global Health
Identify emerging public health trends and issues.
Nursing Roles
Define legislative processes as it relates to public health.
Nursing Roles
Apply concepts necessary for managing disease in a vulnerable population.
Examine the roles of nurses in public health settings.
Epidemiology Methods
Apply the principles of epidemiology to disease in vulnerable populations.
Public and Global Health
Examine global health issues.
Identify local, state, and national resources in providing public health.
Describe the role of public health care teams in emergency preparation.
Examine a community emergency and the role of first responders.
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