PUBHLTH 1101 - Introduction to Public Health

Institution:

Temple University

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Description:

This course introduces students to the concepts and models of public health using a historical perspective on the contribution and roles of public health in society. The course introduces the contributions of the five core public health disciplines: epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, behavioral sciences/health education and health services administration. Students learn to identify prevention strategies such as vaccination, screening, counseling and education interventions and a range of health promotion and disease prevention modalities including environmental-occupational, legal and policy approaches. Particular attention is directed to addressing health disparities and the role of cultural competency in delivering effective public health services.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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