PAS 504: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

This course provides an overview of fundamental public health concepts, such as health promotion and disease prevention across the life span. It covers various aspects of public health, including health screening; disease surveillance, reporting and interventions; the responsibilities of healthcare providers in maintaining the health of the population; patient advocacy; and basic nutrition counseling. Additionally, the course will also cover topics such as safety in the workplace, pediatric and adult immunizations, health screening recommendations for pediatric and adult populations, cancer screening guidelines, dental health, and modifiable risk factors in preventive medicine