HSHS-560 Primary Health Care I
This course focuses on the assessment and management of essentially healthy families in need of primary health care. Utilizing the concepts inherent in Healthy People 2020 and a self-care framework, emphasis is placed on health promotion, illness prevention and risk reduction strategies related to age and cultural diversity throughout the life cycle. For an additional credit, students can enroll in a clinical practicum that provides an opportunity to implement and evaluate concepts, theories and research related to health education, health promotion and illness prevention.