Public Health for Rehabilitation Professionals

Catalog description

Examine population-based strategies for improving the health and preventing disease from the perspective of the 10 Essential Public Health Services for communities. The course examines the public health system within a community. Students will be engaged in an in-depth examination of the public health system of a community of their choice, and engage in either assessment, policy development or assurances associated with public health management in their community. The course will include a focused examination of disability and health. This course is part of a service-based pricing program. Special tuition will apply for students enrolling in this course.