HPEM 5310 Public Health Policy and Ethics

This course prepares learners to understand complex health and human service-related systems in order to inform effective practice-based ethical decision-making. The primary focus of the course relates to public health policy and practice with an emphasis on population health. Major content areas include health policy institutions, the health policy process, ethical political considerations, social determinants of health, workforce, healthcare financing, medical technology, healthcare organizations, the public health system, primary care systems and other health-related issues impacting the health of the public. Strategies for implementing change through policymaking and the legislative process are covered.

Credits

3