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NSG 4105 Population Health

This elective course evaluates patterns of health in a human population for analysis and correlation to contributing factors of poor health patterns, including access to healthcare, health disparity, genetics, lifestyle, and habitat. Students are asked to identify and evaluate regional health promotion programs and develop a health plan and outcome for a select population. This is an online course with minimum class time 37.5 hours.

Division: Health Sciences
Department: Nursing
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: Yes

Prereqs: NONE   Must have RN license and Restricted to Majors 

Outcomes

  • Design a plan for a chosen population that will improve health through health population management, including an evidence-based health promotion program, and health outcomes.
  • Correlate contributing factors to poor health outcomes.
  • Identify current health patterns in a human population.

Credit Hours: 3

Classroom Hours: 3