Assessing and Improving Community Health
Master community health assessment techniques, evidence-based intervention selection, and strategic population health improvement program development.
Master community health assessment techniques, evidence-based intervention selection, and strategic population health improvement program development.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full The Influence of Social Determinants on Health Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Examine key components of community health needs assessments
Outline plans for population health improvement
Select evidence-based interventions using epidemiological criteria
Analyze health indicators across subpopulations and time
Formulate multi-sector collaborations for health improvement
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3 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces population health from both public health and healthcare perspectives. Students learn to conduct community health needs assessments, analyze population health indicators, and select evidence-based interventions. The curriculum covers key components of health assessment, data analysis, and multi-sector collaboration for improving community health outcomes. Through practical applications and case studies, learners develop skills in designing and implementing population health improvement strategies.
Population Health: Healthcare and Public Health
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Population Health Indicators
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Improvement and Interventions Strategies
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Community Health Needs Assessment
Module 4 · 7 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Leader in Genetic Epidemiology and Public Health Research
Dr. Sharon Kardia is the Millicent W. Higgins Collegiate Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan. With a master's degree in statistics and a doctoral degree in human genetics from the University of Michigan, she has built a distinguished career in public health and genetic research. Following her education, Dr. Kardia completed a post-doctoral fellowship in systems biology within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology before joining the faculty at the University of Michigan School of Public Health in 1998.Dr. Kardia’s research focuses on the genetic epidemiology of chronic diseases, emphasizing gene-environment and gene-gene interactions. She is particularly invested in developing innovative analytical methods to unravel the intricate relationships between genetic variation, environmental influences, and chronic disease risks. Her work integrates genomic, epigenomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data from large epidemiological cohorts, contributing to a deeper understanding of health determinants.As an educator, Dr. Kardia teaches courses such as Assessing and Improving Community Health, fostering a practical and comprehensive approach to public health challenges. Her contributions to research and education continue to shape the field of epidemiology, providing critical insights into the prevention and management of chronic diseases.
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