Community Health Assessment and Improvement

Catalog description

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the community health assessment and improvement planning process, focusing on achieving health equity. Students will learn to systematically assess community health needs and assets using both quantitative and qualitative data. The course emphasizes identifying priority health concerns and developing data-driven plans to address unmet needs. Students will also explore the role of social, economic, behavioral, and environmental factors that influence health outcomes, and understand the importance of multisector collaboration, community engagement, and evidence-based interventions. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to apply the Mobilizing for Action Through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) framework, driving positive health outcomes and enhancing public health in their communities.