HLSC 3821U – Public Health II

This course builds upon concepts and theories introduced in Public Health I and seeks to introduce students to the critical analysis and planning for evidence-informed primary health care initiatives to address a variety of current and emerging health care issues in Canada and abroad. Evidence-based public health practice refers to the incorporation of empirically-based observations and findings derived from research, public health care practice, clinical expertise, client preferences and other available resources to make informed decisions about public health care practice and the delivery of safe and cost-effective health care services in Canada. The role of health care professionals in achieving the major goal of primary health care in Canada to build community capacity to achieve sustainable health and well-being through primary health care initiatives will be critically examined. Topics include the role played by public health care professionals in meeting health care challenges such as childhood obesity, an aging population and chronic diseases, Indigenous health, the vulnerable and homeless, outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics, emergency and disaster planning and responses, and occupational and environmental health.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): HLSC 3820U