NSG 554 Population Health and the Environment – SPR22 Course

NSG 554:  Population Health and the Environment  (3 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Introduces core concepts and principles related to the science and practice of environmental and occupational health.  Examines historical cases and current issues to illustrate how environmental conditions contribute to injury and illness among human populations.  Explores health professionals’ roles in actions that protect and promote healthy environmental and workplace settings.

Course Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Evaluate conventional models and perspectives that characterize the interface between human health and environmental and occupational contexts.
2. Explain mechanisms of exposure to hazardous agents and circumstances that threaten health at the individual, group, community, and population levels.
3. Apply strategies reflecting principles of injury and disease prevention, health promotion, and rehabilitation to address environmental and occupational health problems.
4. Interpret research evidence in environmental and occupational sciences to inform interventions that protect population health.

Relate competencies and skills of health professionals to engage in actions that create safe, salutogenic, and just environmental and occupational conditions.

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