PUBLIC HEALTH

Course Description

In this lecture, students will initially gain an insight into major concepts and principles of modern public health. The place of pharmacists in the public health area and their public health duties will be discussed. The main determinants of health and relationship between main determinants and health problems will be discussed, together with important examples from different parts of the world. Students will then learn the concepts of epidemiology, importance of epidemiology in public health and epidemiology of chronic and infectious diseases, with examples of epidemiology of these diseases from different regions. Additional important concepts in public health, such as immunization, health promotion, protection of personal and public health, environmental health, health administration, family planning and birth control will be also discussed in this lecture.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 By the completion of this course the student is expected to:Describe the concept and significance of public health
2. 02 List and explain the analytical methods used in public health
3. 03 Explain what epidemiology is and provide examples on different methodologies
4. 04 Explain the important of infectious diseases on public health and main prevention metods
5. 05 List important chronic diseases impacting public health and prevention methods
6. 06 Describe the importance of microbiology in the context of public health
7. 07 List important shareholders in public health and their functions
8. 08 Explain the public's, media's, academia's, organizations' and various institutions' responsibility on public health
9. 09 Explain the history and significant events of public health
10. 10 Draw the workflow for a functioning public health system

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Introduction to Public Health by Mary-Jane Scheider, 5th edition, 2017 ISBN-13: 9781284089233
2. 02 Public Health Foundations – Concepts and Practices – Elena Andresen, Erin Defries Bouldin, Wiley, ISBN: 978-0-470-89018-9.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 By the end of the course, students will be able to explain the definition, main aims, functions, and achievements of epidemiology, compare the differences between epidemiology and medicine, and examine the historical origins of epidemiology. SOLO 5
2. L02 By the end of the course, students will be able to evaluate the fundamental principles of epidemiological discipline, epidemiological theories about the development and spread of diseases, and preventive approaches, taking historical processes into account. SOLO 4
3. L03 By the end of the course, students will be able to evaluate epidemiological research methods and some epidemiological scientific concepts. SOLO 4
4. L04 By the end of the course, students will have learned about important issues related to maternal and child health, will be able to evaluate parameters, and will be able to establish relationships between societal, social, and moral parameters and maternal and child health SOLO 4
5. L05 By the end of the course, students will be able to evaluate the social and behavioral determinants of health, health inequalities, and the concepts of stress and coping. SOLO 4
6. L06 By the end of the course, students will be able to evaluate the elements of occupational health, identify those responsible for occupational health, learn the principles of health risk assessment, and assess what occupational diseases are and the general principles of prevention. SOLO 4
7. L07 By the end of the course, students will be able to evaluate workplace ergonomics, workplace hygiene and assessment, psychosocial risks arising from the workplace, and workplace health training and awareness. SOLO 4
8. L08 By the end of the course, students will have gained skills related to approaching and evaluating non-communicable chronic diseases. SOLO 4
9. L09 By the end of the course, students will have acquired the skills related to the diagnosis and evaluation of infectious diseases. SOLO 4
10. L10 Draw the workflow for a functioning public health system SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
2. P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
3. P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
4. P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
5. P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
6. P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
7. P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
8. P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
9. P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
10. P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
11. P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
12. P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
13. P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
14. P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.

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