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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 11 - 15, 2010 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. Acquaints students with the nature of public health policy and discusses how policy is a reflection of knowledge, political will and social strategy.? Instructors and gues lecturers present examples of public health policy development highlighting the intersection of science and politics.? students are expeced to participate in class discussions of the assigned readings.? Student evaluation is based on class attendance, participation and a brief written assignment due within a month of the conclusion of the course.? (3 academic credits). Minimum enrollment 8. 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.
Introduces students to the economics of evaluating obesity.? Focuses on?attiributable health care expenditures, qality-adjested life years, productivitiy changes, consumer sovereignty, and the incenties and regulations that can be used to change individual adult, parent, and child behavior.?Student evaluation based on a paper due within one month of the conclusion of the course? (1 academic credit). Minimum enrollment 8.
Introduces students to the economic tools and analysis used to confront the public health challenges caused by smoking.? Reviews the evidence of the health and economic consequences of tobacco use.? Emphasizes the rationale for increases in taxes, financial incentives to discontinue tobacco cultivation, and regulatory measures such as bans on smoking in public places and restrictions on access for minors.? Provides economic tools and background information for public health specialists, policymakers, the news media, and others interested in using evidence-based policy to prioritize and address public health concerns related to tobacco control. Student evaluation based on a paper due within one month of the conclusion of the course. ?(1 academic credit). Minimum enrollment 8.
Introduces students to the basic paradigm for quantitative risk assessment and the application of risk assessment, risk management and risk communicationn in the ppublic health policy process.? Places risk assessment in a broad societal context, including?consideration of social economic and political factors that affect risk management decsion-making.??Illustrates concepts using historical and contemporary case studies. Stiudent evaluation is based on a paper due within one month of the conclusion of the course.? (2 academic credits).?Minimum enrollment 8. Introduces students to economic tools and analyss used to confront the public health challenges of alcohol abuse.? Reviews the evidence of the health and economic consequences of alcohol abuse.? Emphasizes the rationals for increases in taxes and regulatory measures such as restrictions on access for minors.? Provides economic tools and background information for public health specialists, policymakers, the news media, and others interested in using evidence-based policy to prioritize and address public health concerns related to alcohol abuse. Student evaluation based on a paper due within one month of the conclusion of the course. (1 academic credit). Minimum enrollment 8. |
