PNAV2600

PNAV

2600

Pop Hlth/Prevention & Comm Hlt

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Population Health, Prevention, and Community Health within the context of a Patient Navigator program. Students will gain a deep understanding of the various factors influencing the health of populations, focusing on preventive measures and community-based interventions. The course is designed to equip patient navigators with the knowledge and skills necessary to address broader health determinants and promote well-being at the community level. Students will learn the following Population Health Fundamentals: definition and principles of population health; basic epidemiological concepts and their application, social determinants of health and their impact on populations. Students will learn preventive health strategies including an overview of preventive care and its importance in healthcare, immunizations, screenings, early detection methods, and health promotion and education strategies for individuals and communities. This course will include techniques for community health assessment such as health needs of diverse populations, community assets and resources, community health surveys and needs assessments. Basic cultural competence and health equity at the community level. Students will explore stakeholder organizations and evaluating the effectiveness of community-based interventions. An overview of public health policy that impacts populations and population health concepts into patient navigation with ethical considerations in population health and patient navigations. Throughout the course, students will engage in case studies, discussions, and practical exercises to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. The goal is to prepare patient navigators to play a pivotal role in promoting health and preventing diseases within the broader community.