HLTH 551 Issues in Public and Community Health

At some time during one’s life experience, there will be health dilemmas requiring decisive action. These occurrences may be restricted to your personal life or, in the case of public health employees and clinicians, part of a daily routine of service. The purpose of this course is to examine one’s personal moral code and develop a decision-making protocol in preparation for future, bioethical dilemmas.

Textbook readings, presentations, and other course material.

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (4)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will participate in 3 Discussions. Each thread must be 450 words or more. The student is also required to reply to at least 2 classmates’ threads in 250 words or more (CLO: A, B, C, D, E)

Fact-Sheet Assignments (3)

The purpose of this assignment is to help students develop the ability to provide concise, informative, and visually appealing fact sheets on a health topic. Throughout this course, students will be assigned three fact sheets (two with assigned topics and one with an open topic on a health policy). These fact sheets should contain an introduction, key facts, health impacts, public health and leadership statements, resource recommendations, reference list, and a concluding biblical reflection (CLO: C). 

Decision Making Protocols Assignment

Making ethical decisions is essential as it shapes lives and impacts others. Ethical decision-making often involves understanding the nuanced implications of choices and the ability to evaluate complex arguments/reasons/principle. As Christian health professionals, there are spheres that should guide your decision making practices. From smallest to greatest—these spheres define our value systems inward to outward. They also should describe our practice and concerns (again, inward to outward). Based on all of this, students should evaluate their own decision making processes and consider how their practice (and policy decisions) will be influenced by their values, beliefs, and behaviors (CLO: E).