NURS 741: Advanced Concepts in Population Health

Class Program
Credits 3

This course explores the improvement of the Nation’s health through educational initiatives devised to integrate clinical prevention and population health activities for individuals, families and populations within the healthcare system. Attention is given to epidemiological, statistical, occupational, environmental data as it relates to health promotion and prevention program development. Related topics include models of population health, social determinants of health, Healthy People 2020, a preview of Healthy People 2030, building resilient communities for emergency/disaster preparedness and infectious disease prevention initiatives are addressed.