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HC 010 Principles of Public Health Nursing: Population-Based Practice

Section Course Format Start Date End Date Meeting
Times Location Instructor (s) Speaker (s) Enroll
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Details Cost Register
CEU Credit - Aug - Dec. 2007 Online 8/20/2007 12/10/2007 8/18/2007 Details None Register
Academic Credit-Aug - Dec. 2007 Online 8/20/2007 12/10/2007 8/18/2007 Details None Register

Course Description

This course was created in association with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Deparment of Preventive Medicine.

Intended Audience:

This course was created specifically for nurses currently working in public health who do not have a baccalaureate degree or who have not completed a course in community/public health in their nursing educational program. Course Description

Course Content:

This course combines an online/CD-ROM portion with instructor led assignments and activities. Upon registration, you will be sent a CD-ROM copy in case you have limited internet connectivity, a book and other related materials.

Population-Based Practice, Principles of Public Health, and Public Health Nursing Roles
Community Assessment and Evaluation
Epidemiology and Surveillance
Ethics and Culture
Environmental Health
Evidence-Based Practice and Population-Based Patient Education
Program Planning and Evaluation
Policy Development and Advocacy
Case Management and Vulnerable Populations
Emergency Preparedness and Response

During this course you can:

· Learn about population-based concepts and their application to your day-to-day work

· Define your role as a public health nurse in the rapidly changing health care environment

· Develop skills in environmental health, cultural competency, emergency preparedness and much more

Important Points:

10-session course includes required readings and other assignments for each lesson
16 week semester - check section details for start and end dates
Access the course materials through CD ROM or on-line
Utilize the textbook, Foundations of Nursing in the Community: Community-Oriented Practice - (purchase required)
Facilitated by a qualified instructor through e-mail

Course Registration & Credit Information:

There are a limited number of seats available. Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

CEU Credit

To register to gain access to this course, click the register link in the far right column of the course description table. Please choose CEU credit from the section list.

To obtain 50 CEU credits through Saint Louis University School of Nursing, click here to download a form. Complete form and send in with $50 non-refundable deposit payment by check or money order only to Saint Louis University. Form and fee must be received prior to start date of course. Credits will be awarded upon successful completion and final payment of remaining $150 fee .

Academic/College Credit

To register to gain access to this course, click the register link in the far right column of the course description table. Please choose Academic credit from the section list. The course administrator will approve your request into the course. In order to be officially registered to receive the academic credit, you must fill out forms for Central Methodist University.

To register for 4 hours academic credit through Central Methodist University, click to download academic application and the academic enrollment forms. Fill out both forms and mail w/ check or money order for $620 to Central Methodist University. Forms and fee must be received prior to course start date. Participation in instructor-led portion will be restricted if payment is not received by due date. Credits will be awarded upon successful completion. Failure to withdraw by a certain date, if withdrawal is needed, will result in partial charges for the course by the University. See section details for more information.