HLED G220: Introduction to Public Health
| Item | Value |
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| Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 10/20/2020 |
| Top Code | 083700 - Health Education |
| Units | 3 Total Units |
| Hours | 54 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 54) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
| Material Fee | No |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | No |
| Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S) |
| Diversity Requirement (GCD) | Yes |
| California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) |
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| Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) |
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| California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) |
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Course Description
This course is an overview of the functions of various public health professions and institutions. An in-depth examination of the core public health disciplines is covered and provides students with an introduction to the discipline of Public Health. Students will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and terminologies of public health, and the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies. Topics will include history; health promotion; determinants of health and the burden of disease; legal and ethical issues; the epidemiology of infectious and chronic disease; prevention and control of diseases in the community; illness and health disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; environmental health and safety; global health; and healthcare policy and management. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID: PHS 101.C-ID: PHS 101.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- Course Outcomes
- Distinguish the difference between personal and public health.
- Distinguish how public health differs from the traditional Western medicine approach to treating disease and illness.
- Describe the historical development of public health including the important achievements of public health.
- Identify foundational concepts in public health.
Course Objectives
- 1. Define important foundational concepts in community and public health.
- 2. Identify different public health disciplines, professions and organizations.
- 3. Identify strategies for prevention, detection and control of infectious and chronic disease.
- 4. Differentiate credible information resources on community health current issues, such as the Internet, social media, media outlets, and libraries
- 5. Outline the process of community organizing, building and health promotion programming.
- 6. Describe the interplay between health determinants, such as environmental conditions, social, behavioral and cultural factors, and biological considerations, and explain the role of each in determining local, national and global health organization and policy.
- 7. Outline the process of community organizing, building and health promotion programming.
- 8. Describe the basic structure and financing of health care in the United States.
Lecture Content
Public Health Public health versus medical care The sciences of public health Prevention and intervention Power and responsibility of government Distinction between personal and public health History and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies Core functions of public health professions and institutions The Study of Disease, Injury, and Death in the Community Epidemiology: the basic science of public health Kinds of epidemiological studies The importance of rates Reporting births, deaths, and diseases Sources of secondary data Morbidity and mortality Principles, methods and limitations Proving cause and effect Conflicts of interest in drug trials Making sense of uncertainty The uncertainty of science Screening test Rate and other calculated statistics Other Evaluation methods The role of data in public health Vital statistics The census Other sources of health data accuracy and availability of data The Biomedical Basis of Public Health The conquest of infectious disease Infectious agents Means of transmission Chain of infection Fear of vaccines New infectious disease New bacterial threats Public health response to emerging infections Public health and the threat of bioterrorism Chronic disease Cardiovascular disease Cancer Diabetes Other chronic diseases Genetic disease Genetic and newborn screening programs Genomic medicine > Ethical issues and genetic diseases Community Organizing and Health Promotion Programming Community Organizing/Building The process of community organizing/building Health promotion programming Social and Behavioral Factors in Public Health Health inequities among ethnic and minority groups Stress and social support Psychological models of health behavior Ecological model of health behavior Education and socioeconomic status and health Tobacco, Nutrition and Physical Activity Harmful effects and historical trends in smoking Emphasis on youth Californias tobacco control program FDA regulations Electronic cigarettes Obesity Diet and nutrition Promoting healthy eating Promoting physical activity and health Maternal, infant and child, adolescent, adulthood and elder health Maternal and infant mortality Preventing infant mortality Family planning Nutrition of women and Children Childrens health and safety The aging of the population Preventing disease and disability in old age Medical costs of the elderly Environmental Issues in Public Health Clean air Criteria air pollutants Strategies for meeting standards Indoor air quality Global effects of air pollution Clean water Clean Water Act Safe drinking water Dilemmas in compliance Garbage Sanitary landfills Alternatives to landfills Hazardous wastes Coal ash Food and drug safety Causes of food-borne illness< / Government action to prevent food-borne disease Additives and contaminants Drugs and cosmetics Food and Drug Labeling Politics of FDA Population control Public health and population growth Depletion of resources Climate change Injury prevention Epidemiology of injuries Analyzing injuries Motor vehicle injuries Pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists Poisoning Firearms injuries Occupational injuries Domestic violence Nonfatal traumatic brain injuries Mental Health Major categories of mental disorders Anxiety Psychosis Disturbances of mood and cognition Epidemiology Causes and prevention Children Eating Disorders Mental health in adulthood Mental health in older adults Medical Care and Public Health Public health and the medical profession Licensing and regulation Medical Care Medical resource allocation Future of public health Emergency preparedness, post 9/11 Types of disasters and public health responses Emergency planning and preparedness Bioterrorism preparedness Pandemic Flu Achievements and challenges Challenges for the 21st century Planning for public health Information technology Health Care Delivery in the United States Health care system Health care providers Health care facilities and their Accreditation Structure of the health care system Health insurance Managed care Financing Cost and paying for health care
Method(s) of Instruction
- Lecture (02)
- DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
- DE Online Lecture (02X)
Reading Assignments
Textbook, online readings and supplemental materials to understand concepts and history of public health.
Writing Assignments
Written discussions, writing activities and problem solving activities related to public health history and concepts.
Out-of-class Assignments
Problem solving exercises related to concepts and history of public health. Written solutions to homework problems.
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
Students will be required to analyze current public health issues and describe how they affect societal well-being among specific populations of age, sex, ethnicity, minority, education and socioeconomic status.
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
Students will be required to identify, assess and utilize credible information resources on community health current issues related to areas such as environmental conditions, social, behavioral and cultural factors, and explain the role of each in determining local, national and global health organization and policy.
Eligible Disciplines
Health: Masters degree in health science, health education, biology, nursing, physical education, kinesiology, exercise science, dietetics, or nutrition OR bachelors degree in any of the above AND masters degree in public health, or any biological science OR the equivalent. Masters degree required. Kinesiology: Masters degree in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education OR Bachelors degree in any of the above AND Masters degree in any life science, dance physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy OR the equivalent. Nursing: Masters degree in nursing OR bachelors degree in nursing AND masters degree in health education or health science OR the equivalent OR the minimum qualifications as set by the Board of Registered Nursing, whichever is higher. Masters degree required.
Textbooks Resources
1. Required McKenzie, J.F.,& Pinger, R.R.. An Introduction to Community Health, 9th ed. Jones and Bartlett Learning, 2018 2. Required Schneider, M.J., . Introduction to Public Health, 6th ed. Jones and Bartlett Learning, 2021
Other Resources
1. Instructor handouts