Public Health and Epidemiology

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of public health and epidemiology. It is intended to familiarize students with the application of the basic principles of epidemiological concepts in the study of disease occurrence in populations. Students will also learn and apply principles of epidemiology to the study of drug use and outcomes and methods for continual monitoring for unwanted effects and other safety related issues. Other public health topics to be covered will include health disparities, health promotion and disease prevention, health literacy, cultural competence, bioterrorism, emergency preparedness, infection control policies, and poison control centers. Students will learn about the pharmacist?s role as a public health professional.