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Catalog Course Description
This course will examine the science of demography and how demographic phenomena affect public health. The focus of demography includes birth rates, death rates, age and gender, structure of populations, population change and distribution. The course will prepare the student to define and identify populations and sub-populations of interest, describe the health status and needs of populations, and evaluate services provided to populations by local, regional, and federal public health agencies, as well as population-based private health care organizations. An emphasis on a critical analysis of the evidence-based literature on assessment, development, intervention, and evaluation of population health will assist the student to incorporate successful population health interventions into practice. The student will utilize accountability in determining priorities and evaluating outcomes of population-focused programs. Upon successful completion of the course the student will be awarded 70 clinical experiential learning hours.
Pre-Requisites: NURS 7000, NURS 7001, NURS 7005, NURS 7006
Course Resources
Required
Recommended Readings:
American Psychological Association. (2012). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. (6th ed.). Washington, DC
ISBN-10: 1-4338-0561-8
Human Genome Epidemiology Network, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/hugenet/default.htm
National Human Genome Research Institute
http://www.genome.gov/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Healthy People 2020
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/healthy_people/hp2020.htm
Additional Resources:
1) Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
2) Internet access (broadband recommended)
3) *Microsoft Word (for required course documents)
4) *Microsoft Excel (for required course documents)
5) *Microsoft PowerPoint (for required course documents)
Program Outcomes
Number / Program Outcomes1 / Translate research findings to improve health care outcomes
2 / Lead inter-professional teams to change health care delivery to meet current and future health care needs
3 / Influence systems and communities through Christian principles, service, scholarship and population-based care
Course Outcomes
Number / Course Outcomes1 / Analyze the major trends in birth rates, death rates, population age structure, population gender structure, and population growth and distribution.
2 / Evaluate the ways that demographic rates and population distribution influence the health of populations.
3 / Explore the role of genetics in population health
4 / Evaluate primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies in relation to population health.
5 / Synthesize findings from evidence-based literature to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of population-focused health services.
6 / Utilize internet-based consumer health applications and tele-medicine for measuring, monitoring and improving the health of populations.
7 / Practice leadership and advocacy in incorporating ethical principles and accountability in the determination of priorities for the development of population-focused health programs.
Netiquette
Netiquette, or networketiquette, refers to the guidelines for online communication. Students who continue inappropriate behavior will behandled through the existing processes used to address student conduct.
Student guidelines for online participation:
• Useappropriatelanguage.
• Use correct spelling and grammar.
• Be willing to express your opinion and respect the opinion of others.
• Respond to othersin a courteous, professional manner.
• Reread and think before you push the submit button.
• Do not hesitate to ask for feedback and always askfor clarification when needed.
Be aware of the University’s Academic Dishonesty Policy. To review some detailed guidelines on King’s Classroom Civility Policy, see pages 6 and 7 at: http://students.king.edu/student-handbook/view/
Module Start and End
Each module begins on Monday and ends on Sunday at 11:59 pm Eastern time. All assignments are due by the end day of each module.
Course Topic Outline – Course Schedule
Module1Week One / Assignments / Topics Covered / Est. Hours / Due Date
Read / Macha & McDonough text: chapters 1&2 pages 1-79
Truglio-Londrigan & Lewenson text: chapter 4 pages 103-129 / Epidemiology, Fundamentals of Epidemiology and the Role of Epidemiology and Statistics in Advanced Nursing Practice / 7 / Before Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Discuss / Answer the Week 1 Discussion Question / 2 / Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Prepare / Begin working on the long term service learning project / Service Learning Project / 2 / N/A, due weeks 7,14 & 15
Week Two / Assignments / Topics Covered / Est. Hours / Due Date
Read / Truglio-Londrigan & Lewenson text: chapters 1& 2, pages 3-51 / Public Health Nursing / 3 / Before Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Discuss / Answer the Week 2 Discussion Question / 2 / Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Prepare / Continue working on the long term service learning project / Service Learning Project / 4 / N/A, due weeks 7,14 & 15
Week Three / Assignments / Topics Covered / Est. Hours / Due Date
Read / Macha & McDonough text: chapter 3, pages 81-114
Truglio-Londrigan & Lewenson text: chapters 5 & 9, pages 131-145 & 223-247 / Study Designs and Outcomes
Evidence-Based Practice from a Public Health Perspective
Outreach, Screening, Surveillance and Disease and Health Event Investigation / 5 / Before Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Discuss / Answer the Week 3 Discussion Question / 2 / Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Prepare / Continue working on the long term service learning project / Service Learning Project / 4 / N/A, due weeks 7,14 & 15
Module 2
Week Four / Assignments / Topics Covered / Est. Hours / Due Date
Read / Macha & McDonough text: chapter 4, pages 115-127
Truglio-Londrigan & Lewenson text: chapters 3 & 6 pages 53-101 & 151-176 / Public Health Nursing Assessment Tool
Informatics in Public Health Nursing
Nursing Resources for Epidemiology / 6 / Before Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Discuss / Answer the Week 4 Discussion Question / 2 / Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Prepare / Continue working on the long term service learning project / Service Learning Project / 4 / N/A, due weeks 7,14 & 15
Week Five / Assignments / Topics Covered / Est. Hours / Due Date
Read / Macha & McDonough text: chapter 10, pages 279-293
Truglio-Londrigan & Lewenson text: chapters 7 pages 179-196 / The role of culture in epidemiology and public health / 2 / Before Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Discuss / Answer the Week 5 Discussion Question / 2 / Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Prepare / Continue working on the long term service learning project / Service Learning Project / 4 / N/A, due weeks 7,14 & 15
Week Six / Assignments / Topics Covered / Est. Hours / Due Date
Read / Macha & McDonough text: chapter 12, pages 323-340
Truglio-Londrigan & Lewenson text: chapter 8, pages 201-219 / Ethical and legal issues in epidemiology
Healthcare Policy and Politics: The risks and rewards for public health nurses / 2 / Before Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Discuss / Answer the Week 6 Discussion Question / 2 / Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Knowledge Check/Explain / Web Presentation / Identification and Analysis of a Local Tele-Health Program / 8 / Sunday,
11:59 PM
Prepare / Continue working on the long term service learning project / Service Learning Project / 4 / N/A, due weeks 7,14 & 15
Module 3
Week Seven / Assignments / Topics Covered / Est. Hours / Due Date
Read / Macha & McDonough text: chapter 6, pages 157-202
Truglio-Londrigan & Lewenson text: chapters 10 & 11, pages 251-293 / Screening and Prevention of Disease
Referral and Follow-up, Case Management, and Delegated Functions
Consultation, Counseling and Health Teaching / 6 / Before Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Discuss / Answer the Week 7 Discussion Question / 2 / Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Prepare / Continue working on the long term service learning project / Service Learning Project / 4 / Objectives Due Sunday, 11:59 pm
Week Eight / Assignments / Topics Covered / Est. Hours / Due Date
Read / Truglio-Londrigan & Lewenson text: chapters 12, 13, & 13 pages 297-349 / Collaboration, Coalition Building and Community Organizing
Advocacy, Social Marketing and Policy Development and Enforcement
A Historical Perspective on the Control of Epidemics / 3 / Before Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Discuss / Answer the Week 8 Discussion Question / 2 / Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Prepare / Continue working on the long term service learning project / Service Learning Project / 4 / N/A
Journal Due Week 14
Presentation Due Week 15
Week Nine / Assignments / Topics Covered / Est. Hours / Due Date
Read / Macha & McDonough text: chapter 13, pages 341-346
Truglio-Londrigan & Lewenson text: chapter 17, pages 377-395 / Epidemiological Applications in Clinical Nursing Science
Nursing Education and Public Health Nursing / 1.5 / Before Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Discuss / Answer the Week 9 Discussion Question / 2 / Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Prepare / Continue working on the long term service learning project / Service Learning Project / 4 / N/A
Journal Due
Week 14
Presentation Due Week 15
Module 4
Week Ten / Assignments / Topics Covered / Est. Hours / Due Date
Read / Macha & McDonough text: chapters 5 & 7, pages 129-155 & 205-225 / Emerging Infectious Disease
Epidemiology of Chronic Disease / 3 / Before Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Discuss / Answer the Week Ten Discussion Question / 2 / Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Prepare / Continue working on the long term service learning project / Service Learning Project / 4 / N/A
Journal Due Week 14
Presentation Due Week 15
Week Eleven / Assignments / Topics Covered / Est. Hours / Due Date
Read / Macha & McDonough text: chapter 8, pages 227-258 / Genetic Epidemiology / 2 / Before Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Discuss / Answer the Week Eleven Discussion Question / 2 / Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Prepare / Continue working on the long term service learning project / Service Learning Project / 4 / Journal Due Week 14
Week Twelve / Assignments / Topics Covered / Est. Hours / Due Date
Read / Macha & McDonough text: chapter 9, pages 259-277 / Environmental Epidemiology / 1 / Before Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Discuss / Answer the Week12 Discussion Question / 2 / Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Knowledge Check/Explain / Written Paper / Genetics and Population Health / 6 / Sunday
11:59 pm
Prepare / Continue working on the long term service learning project / Service Learning Project / 6 / Journal Due Week 14
Presentation
Due Week 15
Module 5
Week Thirteen / Assignments / Topics Covered / Est. Hours / Due Date
Read / Truglio-Londrigan & Lewenson text: chapter 15, pages 353-366 / Historical Highlights in Disaster Nursing / 1 / Before Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Discuss / Answer the Week Thirteen Discussion Question / 2 / Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Prepare / Continue working on the long term service learning project / Service Learning Project / 6 / Journal Due Week 14
Presentation Due Week 15
Week Fourteen / Assignments / Topics Covered / Est. Hours / Due Date
Read / Macha & McDonough text: chapter 11, pages 295-319
Truglio-Londrigan & Lewenson text: chapter 16, pages 369-375 / Nursing in Pandemics and Emergency Preparedness / 2 / Before Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Discuss / Answer the Week 14 Discussion Question / Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Prepare / Continue working on the long term service learning project / Service Learning Project / 6 / Journal Due
Sunday,
11:59 pm
Week Fifteen / Assignments / Topics Covered / Est. Hours / Due Date
Read / Truglio-Londrigan & Lewenson text: chapter 18, pages 399-412 / Primary Health Care / 1 / Before Wednesday, 11:59 pm
Discuss / No Discussion Board this Week
Prepare / Complete Service Learning Presentation / Service Learning Project / 6 / Presentation 11:59pm on Sunday
Evaluation Methods
Below is a listing of assignments that comprise the 100% possible for this course.
Web Presentation: Identification and analysis of a local tele-health program / 20%
Paper: Genetics and Population Health / 20%
Graded Discussions / 20%
Long Term Project-Service Learning Project Presentation
(allocated as: 10% objectives, 10% journal, 20% presentation) / 40%
Total (hitting the tab button in the next cell will provide another row following this one) à / 100 %
Course Policies
Instructor Grading
Though it cannot be guaranteed due to the possibility of unforeseen circumstances, student assignments will typically be graded by Wednesday of the week following submission.
Attendance
In an accelerated learning model, interaction is foundational to synergy. Therefore, for the model of experiential learning to work, attendance must be mandatory. Substantive participation requires weekly submission of assignments by their respective due dates. We recognize that there is always the unexpected in the midst of adult life. If unfortunate circumstances develop that cause difficulty in the completion of assignments, please notify your professor as soon as possible. Attendance is mandatory for the face to face colloquia.
If long term medical, family, or employment concerns develop, the student needs to contact the Student Support Specialist and the faculty immediately. The Student Support Specialist will assist the student in addressing matters related to the program both academically and financially.
Participation
Participation in an online course is derived from the learner completing course assignments not limited to weekly discussions, weekly assignments, tests, individual and/or group projects, etc. (Non-participation in this course can and will affect the learner's final grade.)
Discussion Boards
Students are expected to actively participate in the discussion board each week, if applicable. Students are required to post an initial 250-word response to the discussion board prompt(s) no later than Wednesday at 11:59pm of the current week's discussion board. Then each student must respond to the initial postings of at least two classmates, asking reflective questions and critically commenting on their ideas to extend the conversation.
King University Email Policy
King University Faculty and Students are required to use their King University email for all King University business correspondence. This requirement includes electronic correspondence with King University personnel and students in the course room. The use of personal or work email accounts for University related business is not permitted.