OVERVIEW
Description:
First in a series. Topics covered include: Definition of Public Health, History and Achievements of Public Health, How Public Health Works, Healthy People 2010 and Health Indicators, Public Health Structure, Community Assessment
Length: Approximately 60 minutes
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this section, a participant
will be able to:
- Recognize two characteristics of public health.
- Identify Healthy People 2010 and at least three
of its leading health indicators.
- Discuss the different types of prevention in public
health.
- Describe three basic steps involved in a community
assessment.
Target Audience:
(applies to all trainings in Public Health Nursing series)
• Nurses (general)
• Nurses (public health)
• Public Health Staff (general)
• State or local public health workers
• Trainers
More Info:
Training Topics:
• Definition of Public Health
• History and Achievements of Public Health
• How Public Health Works
• Healthy People 2010 and Health Indicators
• Public Health Structure
• Community Assessment
Competencies:
(applies to all trainings in Public Health Nursing series)
• Analytic/Assessment Skills
• Communication Skills
• Cultural Competency Skills
• Community Dimensions of Practice Skills
Presenters:
Sarah Ellis Simonsen, RN
University of Utah, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine's Public Health Program