CHE 6301 Foundations and Methods in Community Health
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CHE 6301 Foundations and Methods in Community Health
Description
Presents an introduction to community health within the public health environment. Students develop an understanding of historical and theoretical foundations of community health and major societal health concerns, explore community health models and programs used to address these concerns, and examine racial/ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and related determinants of community health.
Outcomes
- Explain the history of community health workers (CHWs).
- Differentiate various frameworks of health care and community health.
- Analyze the determinants of health and illness that negatively impact communities.
- Examine the roles and responsibilities CHWs have in the political process as social change agents through community organizing.
- Explain the importance of working with multicultural and diverse populations.
PreRequisites
None
Textbook(s)
Foundations for community health workers (Rev: 2nd ed.)
Publisher: Jossey-Bass (2016)
Author: Berthold, T. (Ed.).
ISBN: 9781119060819
* 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]
