HE 3030 - Introduction to Public Health

Institution:

Curry College

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Description:

This course serves to introduce the student to the basics of community public health. Content includes the role and interaction of federal, state and municipal agencies, historical perspectives of public health, inspection and licensing processes, public health nursing, housing and food code violations, nuisances, enforcement, and additional community public health issues, including the Nyanza Dye Plant Health Study. This course would benefit those who are contemplating a career as a registered environmental health specialist, registered sanitarian, public health officer, health educator, or public health nurse. Pre- or Co-requisite: HE 3000 or NSG 3040.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.curry.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 333-2900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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