EMGT 206 - Public Health Preparedness

Provides an overview of the foundations of public health preparedness and response. Course content includes emergencies such as natural disasters, infectious disease and terrorism; topics such as working with vulnerable populations and mental health in disasters, as well as the role of public health in local planning and response to natural, accidental and intentional emergency events. Course replaces EMGT 205; Students cannot receive credit for both EMGT 205 and EMGT 206. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101/ENGL 011, READ 120. Three hours each week.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Define public health emergencies.
Differentiate between seasonal and pandemic influenza.
Discuss strategies for limiting the psychosocial impact of disaster.
Develop personal/family emergency preparedness plans.

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