HSA-520 MANAGERIAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
This is a general course in managerial epidemiology and infectious disease with emphasis on current topics and applications in the Public Health arena. Addresses the behavioral models of health and disease, the social barrier to care and the effectiveness of the health system in promoting optimal health behavior in patients and health care personnel as well as the organizations in which they work. Health care managers are constantly surrounded by numbers that they need to manipulate and understand. Managing and interpreting health related indicators are important components of this course. The student is expected to gain a fundamental working knowledge of epidemiology methodology, infectious and emerging diseases and understand the influence of this field on other disciplines as well as the current and future topics facing health professionals today. A study of health and health status, and health assessment in the community is an important goal of this course.
Distribution
College of Nursing & Hlth Sci