PAS 6130 - Principles of Public Health

This course relates principles of public health, such health equity, disease surveillance, disease reporting, emerging global health conditions, patient advocacy, and public health interventions to the clinical practice of physician assistants. Students will be introduced to and develop an appreciation for the role of public health professionals in the U.S. healthcare system. Barriers to and considerations in health care for vulnerable populations, social determinants of health, and health disparities will be discussed.

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