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May 18, 2024
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IHCM 330 - Population Health and Community Wellness
3.0 Credits
Examines how multiple determinants of health (i.e., socioeconomic status, physical environment) impact thehealth outcomes of populations. Integrates principles of population health, community collaboration, behavior change, and cultural competency, to improve regional health outcomes and address clinical prevention at the individual level. Focus on person-centered care with inclusion of family and community based organizations in decision making.
Prerequisite Admission to IHCM - BAS program.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the emergence of the population health perspective on the US Healthcare system and its implications for the practice of medicine and medical education.
- Identify and analyze racial, ethnic, class and other health disparities, their origins, and their remediation.
- Identify the various determinants of access to care for low-income and vulnerable populations, particularly as related to rural health.
- Investigate the current health of thelocal community and develop a plan to make a difference to overall community wellness.
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