NURS 708
Epidemiology and Population Health
3 Graduate credits
Effective
January 9, 2012
– Present
Graduation requirements this course fulfills
This course focuses on analyzing epidemiological, biostatistical, environmental, and other appropriate scientific data related to population health. The student applies this knowledge to develop a plan to improve population health status. The intervention plan addresses health promotion and disease prevention efforts related to health inequity for diverse populations. A global perspective of population health is incorporated into advanced nursing practice roles. This course includes 50 practicum hours in population health assessment and intervention planning.
Competence Statement: Knows the concepts and principles of epidemiology, prevention, and population health well enough to develop a evidence based intervention for a vulnerable population related health issue.
Special information
Learning outcomes
General
- Review historical events and public policies that have shaped global perspectives of population health and health care delivery systems.
- Analyze the cultural, economic, environmental, and social factors that influence population health.
- Critique various epidemiological study designs used in advancing the science of health and disease.
- Analyze populations at risk by applying epidemiological measures.
- Analyze a health care delivery approach integrating epidemiologic, biostatistics, and other evidence-based methods.
- Design an evidence-based, culturally sensitive, ethical approach to improve the health of a vulnerable population.
Fall 2020
| Section | Title | Instructor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Epidemiology and Population Health | Goodroad, Brian K Graziano, Judith A | Course details |