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http://www.library.kent.edu/page/14378
Statistical and Qualitative Software Pricing at KSU
The purpose of this course is to study the public health infrastructure in the United States at the public and private levels in the context of the core public health functions which are assessment, assurance and policy. A review of historical events will be completed to provide a framework for both current practice and future needs in the field. finally, the contribution and “fit” of health promotion and health education as a discipline within public health will be addressed.
Dr. Kele Ding
316 White Hall330/672-0688Office Hours: M and W 9:00-12:00 and by appointment
University policy 3342-3-01.3 requires that students with disabilities be provided reasonable accommodations to ensure their equal access to course content. If you have a documented disability and require accommodations, please contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester to make arrangements for necessary classroom adjustments. Please note, you must first verify your eligibility for these through Student Accessibility Services (contact 330-672-3391 or visit www.kent.edu/sas for more information on registration procedures).
2-Sep 1 Course overview; What is public health
9-Sep 2 History of public health
Listen to parts A-E at: http://ocw.jhsph.edu/courses/HistoryPublicHealth/lectureNotes.cfm
Read the chapter of this paper:The Future of Public Health (1988) at http://nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309038308&page=56
16-Sep 3 Core Public health functions and public health sciences/Glossary
Read the Public Health Functions Project: http://www.health.gov/phfunctions/
Glossary of Public Health Terms: http://heducation.net/php/?p=71
23-Sep 4 Public health infrastructure
Read: http://www.healthypeople.gov/Document/HTML/Volume2/23PHI.htm
30-Sep 5 Essential Public health services
Read: Competencies for Providing Essential Public Health Services at http://www.trainingfinder.org/competencies/list_ephs.htm
7-Oct 6 10 Great Public Health Achievements
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/409/2008-trends-chapt-10.pdf
14-Oct 7 Current public Health challenges
Read: http://www.health.gov/phfunctions/pubhlth.pdf
http://www.trainingfinder.org/competencies/list_ephs.htm
21-Oct 8 Exam #1
28-Oct 9 Translating public health research to public health practice and back
(Discussion #2)
4-Nov 10 Eliminating the disparity Gap/Social Justice
11-Nov 11 (Attendance of Public Health Conference)
18-Nov 12 Preparation of Public Health Professionals and Public Health Workforce
25-Nov 13 Thanksgiving Recession
2-Dec 14 Future of Public Health
9-Dec 15 Presentation and Discussion
16-Dec 16 Exam #2
Evaluation
Course evaluation is based on achievement of course objectives. The principle aim is not memorization and recall of a large volume of unrelated facts for an exam. grasp of basic concepts and the ability to interpret and apply relevant information is stressed. An important corollary objective is the development of the skills needed to think critically and communicate insights clearly and effectively.
Grasp of basic concepts and mastery of relevant factual knowledge is evaluated by means of two written examinations as well as through class discussions and the practice-based case study exercises. The case study exercises and class discussions will be used to gauge students’ ability to comprehend, analyze,. synthesize and evaluate relevant information and issues. class discussion will also be used to explore relevant attitudes. Students participation and performance in class will be considered in the overall evaluation of students.
(Tentatively)
Participation Explained
No participation (5)
Little Participation (10-11)
Consistent Participation (12-13)
Consistent Participation (14-15)
Consistent Quality Participation (12-13)
Although readings papers and books are required, they might not have to be purchased. You can evaluate the titles and sources of the materials and make your own choice.
I. Main Readings (Required: ******)
Healthy People in Healthy Communities
http://www.health.gov/phfunctions/public.htm
public health infrastructure
http://www.healthypeople.gov/Document/HTML/Volume2/23PHI.htm
Who Will Keep the Public Healthy? Educating Public Health Professionals for the 21st Century (2003)
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=10542&page=R1
The Future of the Public’s Health in the 21st Century (2002)
http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=10548&page=1
The Future of Public Health (1988)
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=1091&page=R1
Links:
Multimedia and Book List
This is a compiled list of books, movies, and documentaries, etc. that focus on various public health issues. Topics include global epidemics, chemical pollution, health food choices, health hazards such as smoking and obesity, and the effects of race, ethnicity, and class on health outcomes.
Healthy People 2010
Healthy People 2010 is a set of national goals developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. These goals aim to improve our country’s health by reducing preventable health threats. Public Health professionals at local, state, and national levels work to meet and exceed these goals through public health interventions and policy changes.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States. The website provides a wealth of information on specific health and safety topics.
American Public Health Association
APHA is a membership association of individuals and organizations working to improve the public’s health and to achieve equity in health status for all. The APHA represents over 50,000 public health professionals. The website includes access to the American Journal of Public Health and the Nation’s Health, among other resources.
Association of Schools of Public Health
The Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) is the only national organization representing the deans, faculty and students of the CEPH accredited member schools of public health and other programs seeking accreditation as schools of public health. The website provides practical information for students about employment and training opportunities, including internships, fellowships, and funding opportunities.
Partners in Information for the Public Health Workforce
Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce is a collaboration of U.S. government agencies, public health organizations, and health sciences libraries which provides timely, convenient access to selected public health resources on the Internet.
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) is the national nonprofit organization representing the state and territorial public health agencies of the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia. ASTHO’s members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, are dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy, and to assuring excellence in state-based public health practice.
National Association of County & City Health Officials
The National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO) is the national organization representing the nation’s approximately 3,000 local health departments (including city, county, metro, district, and tribal agencies). NACCHO supports their member by calling for strong national policy, developing useful resources and programs, seeking health equity, and supporting effective local public health practice and systems.
Association of Public Health Laboratories
The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) works to strengthen laboratories serving the public’s health in the US and globally. The website includes scientific studies on current public health issues and tests being conducted to combat disease, among other resources.
Regression-SPSS
http://faculty.chass.ncsu.edu/garson/PA765/regressa.htm