PBHLT 6625 - Medical Basics for Public Health Professionals

Public health is a multifaceted field that aims to maintain and improve the well-being of populations. It is prudent for individuals in the profession to have a basic knowledge of the physiologic processes that contribute to morbidity and mortality. The goal of this course is to help public health professionals in training (with no background in medicine) understand that basic biology and pathophysiology behind the leading causes of mortality and disability in the United States.