• HLTH 3600: Patient Navigation

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course will provide student with an understanding of the barriers to patient healthcare. In addition, this course will help students develop the skills and competencies to become an affective patient navigator. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the barriers to effective patient navigation within the health care system. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the competencies and skills needed by patient navigators. 3. Develop patient navigation basic skills. 4. Use communication skills to build rapport with patients. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of basic motivational interviewing. SP
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• HLTH 3750: Health Determinants & Disparities

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Focuses on the biological, environmental, behavior, social and economic factors that influence individual and community health and disease; emphasis will be given to the interaction between these factors, including personal lifestyle decisions and social determinants of health. Students will also be introduced to the U.S. Health people, goals, objectives and measures. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Determine how social and economic factors influence individual and community health and disease. 2. Synthesize cultural competency and diversity to improve health status. 3. Evaluate the health status of a population or individual using appropriate measures of health. 4. Assess the effectiveness of local, national, and global measures aimed at reducing health disparities. 5. Create a plan for increasing cultural competency and diversity within an organization and a plan to improve measures of health. Prerequisites: Advanced standing or instructor approval and all general education requirements must be completed prior to enrolling. SP
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• HLTH 3800: Genetics & Disease

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course covers the principles of human genetics, including the mapping of disease genes, defects causing human disease, the cloning of disease genes, gene therapy, transgenes, and specific pathological disorders. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop an understanding of the principles of human genetics. 2. Develop an understanding of mapping of disease genes. 3. Develop an understanding of defects causing human disease. 4. Explore the cloning of disease genes, gene therapy, transgenes, and specific pathological disorders. Prerequisites: Advanced standing or instructor approval. SP
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• HLTH 3900: Infectious Disease

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Course covers the basic concepts of infectious diseases and dynamics of disease transmission. From an initial review of some common terms, students progress into detailed discussions on how pathogens establish themselves within a host to sustain an infection. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop an understanding of the basic concepts of infectious diseases. 2. Develop an understanding of the dynamics of disease transmission. 3. Develop an understanding of methods in which pathogens establish themselves within a host to sustain an infection. Prerequisites: Advanced standing or instructor approval. SP
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• HLTH 4010: Biostatistics & Epidemiology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Covers principles and methods of epidemiologic investigation and the use of classical statistical approaches to describe the health of populations. Recommended prerequisites include MATH 1040 or STAT 2040 grade C or higher. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the history, philosophy, and uses of epidemiology. 2. Summarize the sources of epidemiologic data. 3. Explain common terms of epidemiology including morbidity, mortality, descriptive epidemiology, association, and causation. 4. Analyze population health using common measures in epidemiology. 5. Summarize evidence-based public health, and discuss its applications. 6. Recommend policy improvement based upon the application of epidemiology and associated measures. 7. Discuss screening for disease and calculate related measures. 8. Predict and summarize measures of outbreak investigation, social and behavioral phenomena, and special topics including work and the environment. Prerequisites: Advanced standing or instructor approval and all general education requirements must be completed prior to enrolling. SP
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• HLTH 4020: Research Methodology in Population Health

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  The course provides the fundamental and working knowledge of scientific method employed in population health research. Students will perform critical analysis of research utilizing scientific method and evidence-based publications. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific methods employed in population health research. 2. Create a proposal for an agreed upon research question that includes an introduction, background information, problem statement, purpose, significance, theoretical framework, scope and limitations, and other relevant information. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of data sources and collection methods. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of data analysis and results. Prerequisites: Advanced standing or instructor approval and all general education requirements must be completed prior to enrolling. SP
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• HLTH 4030: Leadership & Group Dynamics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Focuses on the theories, concepts, and principles of leadership; emphasizes the development of leadership skills related to personal behavior, communication, organization, and self-examination; and explores the opportunity to develop leadership roles appropriate to the population health profession. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Create a job analysis and organizational chart based upon a self-assessment and the roles and responsibilities of a health leader. 2. Identify and apply leadership tools that implement strategies in order to create a positive environment within an organization. 3. Summarize leadership theories and how each applies in various situations. 4. Create an employee development plan that includes: mentoring, coaching, motivation, conflict resolution, performance evaluation, retention, and confidentiality. 5. Explain the role of a leader as it applies to financial performance within an organization. Prerequisites: Advanced standing or instructor approval. FA
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• HLTH 4300: Healthcare Marketing

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Introduces students to the fundamental marketing concepts and strategies as related to delivery of health care, including, market analysis, competition, marketing mix, promotional strategy, patient-consumer psychology, and regulatory limitations. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of concepts and strategies related to the delivery of health care. 2. Create a comprehensive marketing plan that includes market analysis, competition, marketing mix, and strategic goals. Prerequisites: Advanced standing or instructor approval and all general education requirements must be completed prior to enrolling. SU
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• HLTH 4400: Health Law & Ethics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Emphasizes the basic legal, regulatory, and ethical issues impacting health care and public health systems, including the roles of various governmental agencies and branches. Explores the roles and responsibilities of individuals within the health industry. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Create critical arguments for contemporary ethical dilemmas within the health industry that utilize ethical frameworks. 2. Describe the historical and philosophical origins of diverse thoughts and actions related to common ethical dilemmas within the health industry. 3. Analyze the attitudes, beliefs, and interactions of a variety of groups and individuals serving on an ethics committee within the health industry. 4. Explain the evolution of health industry laws and legal processes and their implications for current and emerging issues. 5. Evaluate case applications of common laws that impact the health industry. 6. Define the rights and responsibilities of health industry professionals in regards to accrediting, credentialing, and privileges. Prerequisites: Advanced standing or instructor approval and all general education requirements must be completed before enrolling. SU
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• HLTH 4500: Global Health

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Provides students with in-depth coverage of the social, cultural, economic, environmental, climatological and political issues that determine the health status of global populations and that can lead to disparities among nations. Course also highlights local and regional influences on global health and potential remedies. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the key principles of global health including the social, cultural, economic, environmental, climatological and political issues that determine the health status of global populations. 2. Explain essential components for programs to improve global health, including ethics, funding, and implementation. 3. Explain the factors and associated health loss from the global burden of disease. 4. Describe key components of global health throughout the lifespan. 5. Explain local and regional practices that impact global health and develop potential interventions. Prerequisites: Advanced standing or instructor approval. FA
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