HCA 305
Introduction to Community Health
Online Course
HCA 305 Introduction to Community Health
3 Semester Units
Introduction to Community Health allows students to reflect on the foundations, defining aspects, trends, and research in community health in an effort to effectively understand the health issues facing today’s communities. This course covers important topics such as epidemiology, community organization, program planning, minority health, health care, mental health, environmental health, drugs, safety, and occupational health.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe and examine the foundations, governing organizations, and the study of community health.
- Evaluate aspects of the nation’s health ranging from infancy to older adults and examine best practices for improving community health.
- Analyze key issues related to environmental health and safety and their impact on the community.
- Discuss factors affecting the community health including multicultural competence, social determinants, racial and ethnic disparities, and community mental healthcare.
- Examine best practices for safety and health in the workplace.
- Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to community health.
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This course is structured into four units and a final exam. Each unit has a required essay and an open book multiple-choice exam.
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Students can also obtain textbooks in their local areas or through online sources if they do not wish to utilize the University's rental library. There are many resources on the web for renting, purchasing, and selling textbooks. If you would like to purchase your textbooks, or are interested in exploring other delivery methods (digital or pdf versions), we have compiled a handy Textbook Resource Page for students who wish to explore other options.
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