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The Tools of Public Health Practice and Decision Making
Location
Barcelona, Spain
Term
2nd Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2019 - 2020
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Monday, November 11, 2019
End Date
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
M, Tu, W, 8:30am - 6:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Resources
Introduces the core functions of public health and the core competencies for public health professionals. Students assess their strengths and academic goals while building their toolbox of public health competencies. Uses case studies to examine the application of the competencies in public health practices. Provides an opportunity to apply knowledge by working in teams to assess a public health problem and propose potential solutions.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the core functions of public health and their application in public health practice
- Identify the steps in the public health problem solving approach
- Apply the core competencies for public health professions as developed by the ASPH and Council on Linkages between Academia and Public Health Practice
- Conduct a self assessment to determine personal strengths and weaknesses, and goals for competency development
- Identify the qualities (positive and negative) of leaders within the public health practice setting
- Apply the problem solving approach and core competencies to reach decisions to address real world public health problems
- Identify the challenges of communication in public health practice and develop strategies for addressing multiple audiences
- Identify the role of the media in public health communication and be equipped to craft a message for the media
- Review the importance of surveillance and public health indicators in the practice setting
- Identify the importance of social, economic, and political drivers in the development of public health strategies
- Develop a plan for building a toolbox of competencies
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 20% Discussion
- 40% Group Presentation
- 40% Assignments
Enrollment Restriction
undergraduate students are not permitted in this section