NSG/486CA
Public Health: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Course level: Upper Division

Christine O.

BSA

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Format
Online
Course length
5 weeks
Total credits
3 credits
Note
Take this course as part of a degree or certificate program.
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Format details

Online classes, always on, 24/7/365

Go to class any time of the day or night. If you have questions, call 866-354-1800 to speak with an Enrollment Representative.

This course explores public and global health issues relevant to professional nursing practice. Topics include social responsibility and determinants of health, epidemiology, disease prevention and health promotion for at-risk populations, and national and global health organizations. A key focus is the application of evidence-based public health principles. This course is designed for residents of the state of California. This course requires a minimum of 45 Direct Care Hours.

Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.

Treatment Planning in population health

Apply models and processes to promote Public Health.

Infection Control

Use health promotion techniques to manage infectious and communicable disease in populations.

Global and Public Health Nursing

Analyze health policy, politics and global issues that affect public health nursing.