DENT HYG 4230 - Principles of Public Health

Institution:

University of Missouri-Kansas City

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Description:

This course introduces the student to principles of public health, the field of epidemiology, health care delivery systems, public health terminology and teaching methodologies to use in culturally diverse community settings. Students will be able to discuss patient aspects of current public health issues and relate them to their roles as health care professionals. Additionally students will prepare plans for implementation and evaluation of public health programs. The material presented in this course will be extended to the subsequent course: DENT-HYG 4220 (Community Oral Health Field Experiences.) 2 hrs

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umkc.edu/

Phone Number:

(816) 235-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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