HE 200 - Introduction to Community Health

This course introduces the student to the field of community health. The relationship between coordinating networks, health service organizations, government, and voluntary-based agencies will be introduced. Students will experience a cursory exposure to health education and health promotion as a profession. 

 

Assignment Overview
4 Units and a Final assignment. Each unit consists of a quiz, discussion item and written paper.

Course Learning Objectives
 

  Upon completing this course, you should be able to do the following: 

• Describe the nature of community health initiatives and program planning.
• Identify health-related issues for given populations within a community.
• Identify health-related organizations at the local, state, national, and international level.
• Assess community health needs and implement programming to address those needs.
• Identify the health profiles for the various age groups – infant, child, adolescents, young adults, and adults – listing the major risk factors associated with health-related issues.