NURS 604 Promote Health/Vulnerable People

The focus of this course is public health promotion and disease prevention among vulnerable populations in the community. Core content includes: community assessment, health program planning, and evaluation for a select aggregate at risk with a focus on population-based interventions and health outcomes. Knowledge of basic epidemiology, communicable disease surveillance, survey data, and cultural assessment contribute to a thorough knowledge of the community and population at risk. Attention will be given to themes of cultural diversity, health disparities, and social determinants of health.