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Students registering for these courses will receive a separate confirmation from the Department of Health Policy and Management. For more information on the HPM courses in Washington DC, please contact Pam Davis. Course Schedule January 12 - 16, 2009 Since the 1990s, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) around the world engaged in the response to public health issues such as HIV/AIDS, TB, and drug abuse. This course provides a working background and functional understanding of NGOs/CBOs in public health programs, as well as policy and management that will be applicable in both U.S. and international settings (private voluntary organizations [PVOs] are included under the headings of NGOs and CBOs). Taught via lectures, guest speakers, and a series of hands-on interactive training sessions. Student evaluation based on a final paper due within one month of the conclusion of the course on a date specific by the instructor. (3 academic credits). Maximum enrollment 30, minimum 10.
Dana Sleicher
Students sharpen their persuasive writing skills for health policy advocacy. Focuses on the key elements of successful policy advocacy, including detailed analyses of the decision-making audience and the political/policy environment; the development of the evidence base for a particular policy; and an understanding of effective argumentation structure using conventional formats, such as white papers and policy briefs. Participants review and analyze examples of policy documents, participate in short in-class writing exercises, and workshop their own writing with other policy professionals. Evaluation based on class participation and final written policy piece, which is due within one month of the conclusion of the course on a date specified by the instructor. (2 academic credits). Minimum enrollment 7.
Describes the roles and functions of the authorizing committees, focusing on the politics of medical mapractice reform, Medicare reimbursement, and the uninsured. Examines the role of congressional lobbyists in shaping health care policy stemming from coalition building, knowing your opponents, organizing grassroots and campaign contribution efforts, identifying key members of Congress and staff, working with the Administration, testifying on Capitol Hill, and knowing what and what not to tell a constituency. Using a case-study approach, examines the process of how an idea goes from an organization into federal or state law. Students who took this course as a special studies (301.869.51) should not retrake this class. Student evaluation based on class participation and a final paper due within one month of the conclusion of the course on a date specified by the instructor. (2 academic credits). Minimum enrollment 5. Examines several key health care issues, both federal and state, and discusses the prospects for comprehensive or piecemeal reform, and whether the federal government cam from state initiates and which federal proposals have the best chance to become law. Key congressional committee staff members join the class as guest speakers. Analyzes the proposals from the White House (Obama or McCain) and the likelihood and to what extent the 111th Congress will tackle the issue. Students also conduct case studies of state proposals and leading federal proposals and discuss the pros and cons of each. Student evaluation: 8-10 page paper on a comprehensive or individual aspect of health system reform, analyze the challenges for enactment, and make recommendations for successful passage Paper due within one month of the conclusion of the course on a date specified by the instructor. (2 academic credits). Minimum enrollment 7. Enhances skills to construct and deliver oral presentations with clarity and impact. Provides a template for “audience-centered” presentation construction with examples, tools and exercises. Provides individual assessment and feedback for each participant through videotaped exercises and a short formal presentation constructed during the course. Student evaluation based on class presentation and self-critique evaluation submitted at the conclusion of the course. (2 academic credits). Minimum enrollment 8.
Introduces students to what consulting is, (e.g., management and/or policy research and problem-solving), and what it isn’t, (e.g., advocacy, policymaking). Students also learn about the types of consulting services used in health policy, and are introduced to a framework for consulting engagements that can be applied to a range of health policy initiatives. Marketing is a critical component of consulting, in that consulting organizations and their staff get to work only on those projects that they secure funding for – often through a competitive procurement process. Students are divided into teams of different consulting firms that respond to a competitive RFP to attempt to “win” a consulting engagement. Teams prepare a brief written proposal, and will also present their proposal in a “best and final” oral round. Students are evaluated based on class participation, a series of group presentations, and a writing assignment due within one month of the conclusion of the course on a date specified by the instructor. (2 academic credits). Minimum enrollment 7.
Familiarizes students on how to respond and manage current public health challenges, such as natural disasters, toxic waste site evaluation, disease outbreaks, etc. Uses the core public health competencies as a fraemework to examine public health responses and policies in timely case examples of interest. Focuses on the public health decision making process, risk communications, and policy implications for addressing current public health challenges. Student evaluation based on class participation and a final paper due within one month of the conclusion of the course on a date specified by the instructor. (2 academic credits). Maximum enrollment 20, minimum 10. The ability to deal effectively with the mass media is an essential skill for institutions confronting a health emergency. In this age of instant global reporting, there is no time for on the job training, so professionals must prepare in advance to handle the media and keep the public informed. This course provides techniques and guidelines to understand and handle the media during a crisis. Topics to be discussed include: an overview of the media needs in a crisis, the essential elements of crisis communication plans, tips and techniques for spokespersons, common pitfalls to avoid, audience psychology, non verbal communication and techniques for communicating complex information to the lay audience. Students will review videotapes of news coverage and participate as spokespersons in videotaped simulation exercises.(1 academic credit). Maximum enrollment 30, minimum 10.
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