HE 251 Community Health

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Introduces the core functions of community health and the prevention of diseases and injuries, health needs of special populations, functions of voluntary and governmental health organizations, and future directions for community health. Includes epidemiology, chronic and infectious disease, social and behavioral factors in health and tobacco, obesity, maternal and child health, environmental impact on health population growth and the health care system.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe the operation and function of health agencies in the community.
Evaluate health needs of a community.
Distinguish the steps needed to create a health promotion program or community organizing effort to improve community health.
Formulate a chronic or infectious disease program that includes primary, secondary and tertiary disease prevention components.
Explain the role socioeconomic status plays in health status with different community health issues.
Explore career potential in the health areas.

Content Outline

Community Needs
Organizations Involved in Community Health
Epidemiology
Community Organizing
Health Promotion Programming
Community Health Issues
- Maternal, Infant and Child Health
- Young Adults, Adults and Elders
- Racial/Ethnic Populations
- Mental Health
- Substances
- Health Care
- Environmental Health
- Injuries
- Occupational Health and Safety
Community Health Careers