PUBH 420 - Women’s Health Issues

Description:
This course examines selected women’s health issues and their physical, mental, and emotional effects, as well as the political, social, and cultural climates that influence the health of women. Course will be offered every year (Winter).

Credits: (4)

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

Identify key health issues that disproportionately affect women and/or that are unique to women and those who identify as women.
Identify and assess community resources that aim to promote the health of women and/or address health disparities related to women’s health issues.
Differentiate women’s health conditions (infectious and non-infectious) from a treatment and prevention perspective.
Critique and discuss components and influences of physical, emotional, mental, and sexual health of women from a gender-perspective.
Identify and examine the health status/issues of a vulnerable sub-population and evaluate the historical and contemporary treatment of the sub-population in the health care system.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/3/18