社区卫生

网赌正规真人实体在线平台’s Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in 社区卫生 program prepares graduates for work in community health and related fields. Community health workers are frontline public health workers who are trusted members of and/or have an unusually close understanding of the community served. Community health workers have gained the attention of policy makers and healthcare providers because of their unique competence in not only understanding community needs but also gaining trust in ways that the traditional healthcare workforce 可能不. These attributes enable community health workers to address the social determinants of health where the healthcare system may fall short due to lack of time, skills, cultural affinity, and community linkages.

What is a 社区卫生 Professional?

While community health workers have diverse industry job titles, their scope of work 可能包括:

  • Discussing health concerns with members of the community.
  • Providing informational counseling and social support.
  • Helping people understand their health conditions.
  • Translating or interpreting health information for clients.
  • Organizing outreach programs.
  • Advocating for individual and community health needs.
  • Collecting data and report findings to healthcare providers.
  • Providing health screenings, referrals, and educational materials.

What will I learn in the 社区卫生 program?

Major courses in the BAS in 社区卫生 program are taught online to accommodate 工作的学生. Major coursework includes:

  • 职业道德
  • 基金会s of public health
  • 流行病学
  • 医疗保健的领导
  • 卫生政策
  • Behavioral and cultural issues in public health
  • 公共卫生教育
  • Health systems and healthcare delivery
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申请过程

The application process for the BAS in 社区卫生 program is now available!

 Prerequisites for Admission

  • Earned associate degree in a health science, first responder, or social sciences related 字段,或
  • Successful completion of a minimum of 90 credits of coursework required of the BAS in 社区卫生 degree. A complete list of courses can be found in the college 目录.
  • Successful completion of both MATH& 146, Intro to Statistics, and one of the following English courses; ENGL& 101或英语& 102或英语& 235. Both subects must be completed 成绩为2分.0或更高.

    If you have any questions about your eligibility, please consult a 网赌正规真人实体在线平台 Completion 教练.

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    申请的最后期限

    Completed applications will be reviewed and admit new students throughout the academic 一年. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early as seats in these classes can become very limited as the beginning of each quarter approaches. 应用程序 to be considered, all steps noted in the application must be completed with the required materials submitted two weeks prior to the first day of each quarter. 指令 to submit are in the application.

 

The Bachelor of Applied Science in 社区卫生 will prepare students for positions within the local community health profession as a new hire or through advancement from their current position. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the following program 结果:

  • Content Knowledge: Students will examine and apply the significant theories, models, themes, and ideas in the psychological, behavioral, pedagogical, biological, socioeconomic, environmental, and sociocultural factors in the health and human services field.

  • Awareness and Understanding: Students will identify the diverse socioeconomic, behavioral, sociocultural, biological, environmental, philosophical, and historical factors that influence health and human services delivery.

  • Critical Thinking and Discovery: Students will articulate ethical principles and the application of scientific findings and/or critical analysis in order to interpret, promote inquiry, propose solutions, and/or create new ideas related to the health and human services field.

  • Leadership and Engagement: Students will demonstrate leadership and effective communication skills, showcasing an appreciation and commitment to their professional services as they develop and sustain productive relationships and work for the common good at local, national, and global levels.

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