PUBH 412 - Aging and Public Health

Description:
Population aging is a major challenge facing public health. Public health professionals must be prepared to meet the social, economic, and healthcare needs of aging populations.

Credits: (3)

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

Discuss the challenges of aging in society and the public health impacts of population aging.
Demonstrate their knowledge of the implications of age related disease and disability on the health of the individual and the healthcare, social, and economic systems of society.
Analyze policies that impact successful aging and those that prevent healthy aging.
Prepare a position stand on an age related health issue.
Evaluate the effectiveness of healthy aging programs.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/19/2016