Public Health: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Catalog description

This course explores public and global health issues relevant to professional nursing practice. Topics include social responsibility and determinants of health, epidemiology, disease prevention and health promotion for at-risk populations, and national and global health organizations. A key focus is the application of evidence-based public health principles. This course requires a minimum of 45 Direct Care Hours. B-96 NSG 486CA Public Health: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 3 This course explores public and global health issues relevant to professional nursing practice. Topics include social responsibility and determinants of health, epidemiology, disease prevention and health promotion for at-risk populations, and national and global health organizations. A key focus is the application of evidence-based public health principles. This course is designed for residents of the state of California. This course requires a minimum of 45 Direct Care Hours.