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Public and Preventive Health - #25250


 

 
Professor:  Jason R Bartlett, DC
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Introduction to major public health concepts and topics, with delineation of the role and responsibilities of the chiropractic physician.

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  1. Effective Communication
    Graduates will demonstrate effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills in a wide variety of contexts, including collaborative activities.
  2. Self Directed and Lifelong Learning
    Graduates will be aware of the limits of one’s personal knowledge and experience and have an intellectual interest in scholarly and creative endeavors. Graduates will actively set appropriate learning goals, pursue them, and apply the knowledge gained.
  3. Ethical Reasoning
    Graduates will demonstrate a willingness to recognize the values of others while maintaining one’s own integrity, and act ethically and professionally in all endeavors.
  4. Individuals, Communities and Cultures
    Graduates will demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to the cultural and health practices of individuals and communities. Graduates will be able to identify appropriate health related resources.
  5. Service to the Community
    Graduates will understand and value the benefits of service to the community.
  6. Influence of Mind, Body and Spirit on Health
    Graduates will recognize the inter-relationship of the mind, body and spirit and the influence of extrinsic factors on an individual’s health.
  7. Critical Thought and Knowledge Acquisition
    Graduates will acquire, appraise and apply scientific information. Graduates will contextually organize and synthesize relevant information to address an issue or problem.
  8. Competence in one's Discipline
    Graduates will demonstrate competence of appropriate depth and scope for one's discipline.

Course Objectives
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  • Discuss WHAT public health is and the role of a chiropractor in the future of our nation's public health.
  • Identify the fundamentals of epidemiology including definitions, uses, measurements, rates, statistics, and study methods.
  • Evaluate environmental public health issues relevant to chiropractic practice.
  • Identify the significance of the resurgence of infectious diseases such as AIDS, etc.   
  • Investigate the role of public health agents in the prevention of chronic diseases.
  • Students will be introduced to patient counseling and coaching strategies to more effectively help their patients alter behaviors and ultimately improve their health status.
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    Materials
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    A. Required Text(s):
    1. Introduction to Public Health, Schneider M-J, Aspen Publication, 2002.

    B. Recommended Text(s):
    1. Course notes
    2. Journal articles
    3. Healthy People 2010: US Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, (Conference Edition, in Two Volumes), Washington, DC; January 2000.

    C. Required Materials for Lab:
    None
    Assignments
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    • Attend class and read all assigned and distributed materials
    • Complete 4 in-class progress checks (or take home assignments or group projects)
    • 1 course assignment.

    Evaluation for this course will consist of 4 in-class progress checks (or take home assignments or group projects) and 1 course assignment.  Each PC is worth 50 points and the final paper is worth 100 points. In addition, you will be asked to complete a final examination worth 100 points.  If you have any questions about your grade in this class, please do not hesitate to contact me.

    ***You must have permission to miss an in-class progress check.  If you have an excused reason for missing a progress check, you will be asked to complete a make-up assignment in place of the missed progress check.  The assignment will consist of reading a scientific article (provided by your professor) related to the missed progress check topic, and writing a 1 page response.  OR, other possible make-up assignments are also possible.  The objectives of the assignment will be discussed when we decide upon an appropriate article.   This is NOT intended to be a punishment for missing a progress check, but just another way to assess what you have learned about a topic area.

    Attendance
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    Your attendance is expected at all class sessions and will be a factor in grading.
    Grading Criteria
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    Assignments 4 in-class @ 50 points each
    Final Paper: 100 points
    Final Examination: 100 Points

    Guaranteed grades are as follows:

    A = 100% - 90%
    B = 89% - 80%
    C = 79% - 72%
    D = 71% - 65%
    F = <64% and below
    Course Competencies
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    COGNITIVE DOMAIN


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    Conditions:
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    PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN


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    AFFECTIVE DOMAIN


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    Weekly Calendar of Learning Objectives
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    Week Dates Topics/Learning objectives
    Week 1 01/03/07

    Introduction to Public Health
    Ch 1-2 pp 3-24

    Week 2 01/10/07

    Intro to Public Health / Healthy People 2010
    Ch 3 & 8 pp 22-41 & 109-119
    Week 3 01/17/07

    Epidemiology and Biostatistics
    Ch 4-5 pp 45-75
    Progress Check #1
    Week 4 01/24/07 Epidemiology and Biostatistics Cont.
    Ch 6-7 pp 77-119
    Week 5 01/31/07 Infectious Ds.
    Ch 9-10 pp 123-160
    Week 6 02/07/07 Infectious Ds. Cont.
    Ch 19-20 pp 299-323
    Progress Check #2
    Week 7 02/14/07

    No Classes Midterms
    Vaccination papers due
    Week 8 02/21/07

    Vaccination and Immunology
    Ch 11-12 pp 163-185
    Week 9 02/28/07 Chronic Ds.
    Ch 21-22 pp 326-346
    Week 10 03/07/07

    Chronic Ds. Cont.
    Ch 13-14 pp. 189-220
    Progress Check #3

    Week 11 03/14/07

    Chronic Ds. Cont.
    Ch 15-17 pp 221-273
    *Time article on risk perception
    Week 12 03/21/07 Pt. Counseling/Coaching/Risk Assessment
    Ch 25-26 pp 381-409
    Week 13 03/28/07

    Pt. Care : Rights, Responsibilities, and Reforms
    FINAL EXAM (to be given out after)
    Progress Check #4


    **The final exam will be a "take home" exam and you will be allowed to work in small groups. 

    Week 14 -- Final Exams As Scheduled
    Week 15 -- Final Exams As Scheduled
    Please Note
    This schedule of lecture and lab topics and quizzes and exams may be changed during the course of the trimester as circumstances require. Whenever possible, such changes will be announced in class before the date and time in question. You are responsible for anything that transpires during lectures and labs, even when you are unable to attend. In the event that you miss a class session, make sure you check with a classmate about any announcements or schedule changes which may have been made. Makeup exams are allowed only according to the policies described in the current student handbook, which is available in the Student Affairs office.
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