PUH 6303 Public Health Administration
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PUH 6303 Public Health Administration
Description
Presents an overview of preventative methods and public accountability regarding public health. An exploration of the organizational structure of public health at the local, state, and national levels; involvement of local, state and federal government in public health; management of public health resources, including human resources; identification of relationship of public health alliances such as public health officials with managed care; and the future of public health in the United States. In addition, students engage in an investigation of current public health issues and efforts to ameliorate public health concerns with an emphasis on preventive approaches.
Outcomes
- Define the concepts of Public Health Administration.
- Assess the overall level of health prevention responsibility and accountability.
- Examine the relationships between public health entities at various organizational levels.
- Identify national, state, and local public health organization structures.
- Discuss the roles of government in the administration of public health programs and initiatives.
- Explain the processes involved in the management and delegation of public health resources.
- Analyze the future status of the U.S. public health system.
- Review the historical developments of public health.
- Evaluate the social determinants of health.
PreRequisites
None
Textbook(s)
Novick & Morrow’s public health administration: Principles for population-based management (Rev: 3rd ed.)
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning (2014)
Author: Shi, L., & Johnson, J. A. (Eds).
ISBN: 978-1449688332
* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at [email protected]
