23 courses with the subject PBHL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PBHL 1110Introduction to Public Health3
Introduces public health concepts and practice by examining the philosophy, purpose, history, organization, functions, tools, activities and results of public health practice at the national, state, and community levels. Addresses important health issues and problems facing the public health system. Case studies and a variety of practice-related exercises serve as a basis for learner participation in real world public health problem-solving simulations. Stimulates interactions among learners and instructors around important problems and issues facing public health. Requires a few local field trips and a week-long trip to Chicago to participate in the Learn Chicago program. Spring, travel fee to be determined at the time of travel, 3 hours lecture and discussion,
Examines the historical experience of health and illness from a population perspective. Reveals how the organization of societies facilitates or mitigates the production and transmission of disease. Asks how populations and groups of individuals go about securing their health. Studies how history influences current public health policy. Fall, 3 hours lecture and discussion,
epidemiological principles for the investigation of diseases (both chronic and infectious), their outcomes and effects on public health policy assessment. In studying these principles and applications, students will be provided a structure for thinking about underlying causes and potential interventions for addressing the health and well-being of individuals as well as populations.
MATH 2115 or MATH 2120 or MATH 3120 or MATH 3160 or PSYC 3125. Fall, 3 hours lecture and discussion,
PBHL 2115Public Health Biology: Introduces3
the underlying biological concepts of normal physiology, disease and pathophysiology in the context of public health. Emphasizes the clinical applications required for public health professionals to address the different layers of complexity that shape human behavior surrounding both communicable and non- communicable disease. Addresses some necessary professional skills for practitioners of public health that are needed for selected 247 Keystone College important health issues and problems facing the public health system. Fall (odd years), 3 hours lecture and discussion,
concept of community health by exploring the components of a healthy community and the interactions between the constituents within a community. Defines and uses community-based participatory research.
PBHL 1110. Fall (even years), 3 hours lecture and discussion,
PBHL 3010Special Topics Maternal and Child3
Health: Introduces the health needs of women of childbearing age, pregnant women, infants and children from birth through 21 years of age. Examines the delivery of services designed to meet these needs in both developed and developing countries including resources, program policies and nutritional problems. Students learn the biological, social, political and economic context within which maternal and infant health problems arise. Fall or Spring, (not offered every year), 3 hours lecture and discussion,
- HIV-AIDS-A Global Health Practicum in Africa: Introduces multidisciplinary theories and techniques for assessing and addressing global health issues. Utilizes HIV/AIDS as a program area to illustrate factors that contribute to ill-health in developing countries, including but not limited to culture, socioeconomic status, and access to health services, food security, environment, human rights and public policy. Prepares students to “think outside the box” and have a much broader perspective when looking at public health challenges. Fall, Spring, or Intersession, 3 credits, Abroad only, Travel fee: To be determined at time of travel.
Principles and Practice of Infection Control for the Novice: Introduces multidisciplinary theories and techniques for assessing and addressing infection control issues. Prepares students to work as an infection preventionist in a clinical setting. The course precedes a field course that mentors students as interns in infection control settings. Following completion of the course, students have acquired knowledge and skills necessary to take the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) certification upon
Urban Health: Introduces students to the impact of city life on health and health care in the United States. Examines advantages and disadvantages of urbanization on both physical and mental health and the root causes of racial and ethnic disparities in health. Traces the interaction between specific aspects (e.g., housing, transportation, food outlets, crime) of the urban environment and their impact on health, discusses quality measurement, evaluates strategies for designing healthy communities, and develop recommendations for systems and policy change. May involve travel for internship placement. Spring (alternating years), 3 credits, fee to be determined at time of travel.
Women’s Health Issues: Addresses the health issues and concerns that are unique to women’s health throughout the life span. Examines barriers and challenges women face in obtaining a healthy lifestyle. Topic areas include sexual/reproductive health, pregnancy and childbirth, sexually transmitted infections, menopause, mental health and stress, substance abuse, nutrition, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and women in the workplace. Fall, Spring, or Intersession, 3 hours lecture and discussion,
Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Planning: Ebola, Katrina, 9/11, H1N1, and the acts of terrorism - all disasters that threatened the public’s health, and which required a massive public health response. Explores United States and international approaches to complex emergencies and disasters, with a specific focus on U.S. planning and deployment of humanitarian aid missions, their preparedness and response to terrorism, public health issues that arise in conflict situations, and disaster mental health and community resilience. Fall, Spring, or Intersession, 3 hours lecture and discussion,
Cancer Epidemiology: Explores an overview of the concepts and issues central to the discipline of cancer epidemiology, including the 248 Keystone College descriptive epidemiology of cancer and the implications of the biology of cancer for identification of risk factors and prospects for prevention. Examines key cancer exposures, including smoking, radiation, nutrition, and stress. The epidemiology of selected malignancies, including breast, prostate, colon, and pancreas, guides these discussions. Fall, Spring, or Intersession, 3 hours lecture and discussion,
Cancer Prevention: Introduces the issues central to cancer screening and cancer prevention. At the end of the course, students will be able to design strategies and approaches for the translation of epidemiological evidence to cancer prevention interventions, critically analyze evidence relating to the performance of screening tests and the implementation of cancer screening programs, design strategies and approaches for secondary prevention interventions among cancer survivors, and analyze risk prediction models in terms of their performance and their clinical application. Fall, Spring, or Intersession, 3 hours lecture and discussion,
Chronic Disease Epidemiology: Introduces chronic disease epidemiology and prevention strategies. Examines the most important groups of chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, hypertension, cancer, diabetes, lung diseases and neurologic diseases. Explores on the biological basis, incidence, prevalence, morbidity and mortality of chronic diseases as well as etiologic factors accounting for differences in incidence and mortality. Applies epidemiologic methods in studies of chronic disease prevention and control in order to understand the importance of surveillance and applied research as a basis for public health interventions. Fall, Spring, or Intersession. 3 hours lecture and discussion,
HIV-AIDS in America: Introduces multidisciplinary theories and techniques for assessing and addressing specific health issues in America. Examines the history of the HIV/ AIDS epidemic as a backdrop for the current screening and treatment programs implemented across the country. Utilizes HIV/AIDS as a program area to illustrate factors that contribute to ill health in developed countries, including but not limited to culture, socio-economic status, and access to health services, food security,
Public Health at Sea: Introduces the Vessel Sanitation Program and reviews requirements for Public Health at Sea through the lens of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Explores how a small floating city manages day to day public health issues such as: medical facilities, potable water systems, food safety, swimming and whirlpools, housekeeping, pest and insect management, child activity centers safety, security and heating, ventilation and air conditioning for 5500 plus people from different countries and cultures. Covers community and environmental health firsthand with interviews, discussions, and field trips into the below deck workings of a cruise ship. Spring, Travel fee to be determined at the time of travel, 3 credits.
health issues, scientific understanding of causes, and possible future approaches to control of the major environmental health problems in industrialized and developing 249 Keystone College countries. Covers how the body reacts to environmental pollutants; physical, chemical, and biological agents of environmental contamination; vectors for dissemination (air, water, soil); solid and hazardous waste; susceptible populations; biomarkers and risk analysis; the scientific basis for policy decisions; and emerging global environmental health problems.
PBHL 1110 or consent of the instructor. Spring (even years), 3 hours lecture and discussion in- person or online,
PBHL 3120Public Health Education: Introduces3
the current methods used to examine and influence psychosocial, cultural and situational factors in the voluntary behavior change process using theories of health behavior and health education. Spring (odd years), 3 hours lecture and discussion,
Explores the methods for infectious disease epidemiology. Methods include outbreak investigations, disease surveillance, study types, diagnosis methods, disease transmission, and assessment of vaccine effectiveness. Case-studies used will focus on current disease outbreaks. 2240 AND PBHL 2110. Fall or Spring (not offered every year), 3 hours, lecture and discussion,
Examines health policy administration including delivery, quality, and cost of healthcare for both individuals and the population. Reviews the structure, process, and outcomes of health services including costs, financing, organization, and accessibility to care from a public health perspective. Focuses primarily on the United States health care system. Fall or Spring, 3 hours lecture and discussion,
Preparation: Prepare students for identification, placement, and successful completion of the 120- hour, 3 credit internship required by the Public Health curriculum. Course format is a one-hour lecture and discussion class. Fall, Spring, or Summer, 0 credits. Open only to degree seeking students.
Free Electives: Sufficient free electives must be taken to ensure a minimum of 126 credits earned for graduation. Laboratory Hours: All students must complete over 400 hours of laboratory work via lab sections of courses, senior capstone projects, honors projects, or independent research with faculty prior to graduation. EXPL Credits: All students will be required to complete at least 6 credits of EXPL that include job shadowing. Footnote: 1PSYC 1110 and SOCI 1110 are strongly recommended. Recommended Sequence of Courses: Visit www.keystone.edu/academics for further information. The academic advisor assists the student in planning his/her curriculum and in preregistration; however, the student is ultimately responsible for meeting the requirements of the curriculum selected. Course offerings are dependent on enrollment. 113 Keystone College
