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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 9 - 14, 2012 Examines key provisions of the health care reform law (PPACA), which will need to be created under regulatory oversight. Also reviews how the States will implement provisions of the law from the perspective of Medicaid expansion and health insurance exchanges. And finally, in coming off the 2010 elections, a new Congress will almost assuredly have its signts set on corrections or amendments legislation. Speculates how far Congress will go in making modifications. Students will be evaluated based on a paper on a comprehensive or individual aspect of health system reform. (1 academic credit). Maximum enrollment 50, minimum 8. 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 28, minimum 7. Prepares students to evaluate Quality Improvement/Patient Safety (Q1/PS), projects by developing their competencies in the following areas: 1) Critiquing evaluations of Q1/PS projects; 2)Designing a robust evaluation of Q1/PS project; and 3) Conducting a small scale qualitative study. Student evaluation based on class participation and a final paper. (2 academic credits). Maximum enrollment 50, minimum 8. Students explore the nature of social determinants of health with regards to research, policy and practice, with particular focus on the importance of knowledge, political will and social strategy. Guest speakers will present and discuss case examples, highlighting the intersection of research, policy and practice. Students are expected to participate in class discussions. Students will be evaluated based on a paper. (2 academic credits). Maximum enrollment 50, minimum 8. 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.
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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