Epidemiology and Population Health

Course Information

N395M: Epidemiology and Population Health

• Fall Semester 2019
• Faculty: Dr. Alexandra Garcia and Dr. Eileen Nehme

Work Produced

• Discussion board contributions
• Epidemiology report and presentation

Course Description and Objectives

Course Description

This course introduces the study of health and disease through their patterns of occurrence in human populations. The course presents approaches for estimating the burden of disease and evaluates primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies. Basic epidemiological statistics are explored. Population health focuses on inter-professional collaboration to identify, analyze, and evaluate key public health issues. This course explores the roles of federal, state, and local governments in relationship to the core functions of public health. Health disparities and the needs of priority populations are analyzed. Health promotion models impacting specific populations and population-focused health initiatives are evaluated.

DNP Essentials: III and VII

Course Objectives

1. Analyze data and evidence using epidemiological methods for improving primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies for advanced nursing practice
2. Evaluate strategies for inter-professional collaboration on key public health issues
3. Translate research and other forms of knowledge to improve public health practice
4. and outcomes at the federal, state, and local government levels
5. Apply ethically sound solutions to complex issues related to population health