HLSC 3820U – Public Health I


Public health is a holistic and evidence-informed discipline that focuses on health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and other population health needs such as disease surveillance, treatment, and health care accessibility. This course introduces students to current public health theory, practice mandates, important public health initiatives, and current public health challenges. Additionally, the course examines the role of public health professionals in helping individuals, families, communities, and populations to achieve well-being and sustainable health.

This course has multiple sections and delivery modes; please check MyOntarioTech for further details.
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1811U  or HLSC 1812U 
Experiential learning: Yes



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