PUBH 324 - Infectious and Non-infectious Disease

Description:
This course introduces students to the various principles related to the identification, treatment, and prevention of prevalent infectious and non-infectious diseases. Additionally, the physical, social, psychological, and economic effects of these illnesses/diseases in society are explored. Formerly HED 324, students may not receive credit for both.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe the disease process for chronic illnesses such as cancer, cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, sensory, nervous, and endocrine disease.
Identify risk factors related to the development of noninfectious diseases.
Identify primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of care for non-infectious diseases.
Communicate and advocate for preventive health education in regard non-infectious disease.
Provide information and act as a health education resource.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/4/2010