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418 Population Health

POPULATION HEALTH (25:705:418:NA:03806)
Class Dates: 5/28 - 8/14
Class Times: Th, 8:00am -11:40am
Instructor: Bouton
Location: Ackerman Hall Rm - 201
Format: In-person
Credits: 3
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course synthesizes previous knowledge and skills to address population health of diverse individuals and communities across the life span and settings. The goal is to shift the focus from acute, individual care to a broader health promotion, disease prevention framework focused on populations. Emphasis is on the identification of social determinants that impact the health of individuals, families, and communities. Students are challenged to explore how engagement of nursing professionals can impact the health of populations through analysis of culturally competent care, to address social determinants and health disparities. The utility of the collection and interpretation of meaningful use data to identify care gaps to promote quality and safe care are discussed.Prerequisites: 705:428, 427, 412.  Corequisites: 705:414, 455.

OPEN TO 2ND DEG L4 STUDENTS ONLY.

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