80 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine—Public Health Program PUH 5311—Public Health Genomics This course addresses the principles and practices of genetics and genomics, as well as the ethical, legal, and social issues of genetics and genomics in public health practice. (3 credit hours) PUH 5314—Global Health This course addresses global health problems and trends translated to the needs and demands of populations, as well as the socioeconomic and political impact on health delivery. The role of international health agencies will also be addressed. (3 credit hours) PUH 5315—Global Public Health Experience The Global Public Health Experience will take place outside the United States and involves participating in an underserved outreach experience of a public health capacity. The student will work under the supervision of a faculty member who identifies the appropriate educational objective for the experience. The student is expected to acquire skills and experience in the application of public health concepts from a vulnerable and/ or an undeserved population context. A student deposit will be charged to the student’s account at the time of registration to cover flights, lodging, and food. The final balance is due prior to departure and trip participation is required for course completion. (3 credit hours) PUH 5420—Epidemiology of Diseases of Major Public Health Importance Introduces students to the principles and practice of infectious and chronic diseases that are of importance to public health. Uses a population-based approach to identify the major epidemiologic patterns of infectious disease affecting human populations by person, time, and place. Apply the principles of epidemiology to identify the extent of risk and to describe trends of chronic disease among population and its different subgroups. Prerequisites: PUH 5301, PUH 5430 (3 credit hours) PUH 5430—Epidemiology Epidemiology, one of the core disciplines in public health, is the study of the distribution and determinants of healthrelated conditions and the application of this study to the control of disease and other health problems. The course focuses on epidemiologic concepts and methods critical to the understanding of the occurrence and control of health-related conditions such as, infectious and chronic diseases, mental disorders, community and environmental health hazards, accidents, and geriatric problems. Students will learn how to use epidemiologic concepts and methods for public health program planning, evaluation, and research. (3 credit hours) PUH 5431—Community Health Assessment Community Health Assessment (CHA) is a process of collecting, analyzing, and reviewing public health data to understand community health needs and facilitate planning of community health resources. CHA serves a core function for local health departments and organizations. In this course, students will learn to locate appropriate public health data sources, analyze public health data, and write a community health profiling report. (3 credit hours) PUH 5510—Maternal and Child Health This course addresses public health issues pertaining to mothers and children. It also addresses programs for prevention, both in the United States and globally, and resources for the programs. (3 credit hours) PUH 5512—Health Policy, Planning, and Management Discusses principles and logic involved in health policy, planning, and management. Addresses history, political, and environmental contexts, and their incorporation into population research. (3 credit hours) PUH 5520—Ethical Issues in Public Health This course introduces students to the important role ethics plays in determining the public’s health. (3 credit hours) PUH 5802—Epidemiologic Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation This course provides a descriptive analysis of basic components and strategies required for the surveillance and investigation of disease outbreaks. Surveillance data collection, analysis, and reporting are emphasized as well as indicators for assessing the effectiveness of such programs. Prerequisites: PUH 5430, PUH 5301 (3 credit hours) PUH 5990—Social Determinants of Mental Health Explores social determinants of mental health (SDMH) that contribute to the health and mental health disparities in the United States. It is well known that social and environmental factors affect physical health outcomes. The same is true for mental illness, substance use disorders, and the health outcomes that result. (3 credit hours) PUH 6001—Social and Behavioral Sciences Applied to Health Introduces the social and behavioral foundations of modern public health practice, as applied to interventions for disease prevention and health enhancement. Reviews the linkage between public health, behavioral and social sciences. Students apply theory knowledge to today’s most pressing public health problems by considering the social and behavioral factors determining them. (3 credit hours)
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