Section: Unit 4 Epidemiology and Population Health Assessment | Population and Community Health | NextGenU.org

  • Unit Learning Outcomes:
    • Assess community health needs using epidemiological concepts and methods
    • Apply evidence-based practices for planning and implementing community health interventions
    • Examine the nurse's role in conducting community health assessments and diagnoses

    • Unit 4: Lesson 1: Principles of Epidemiology

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define epidemiology 
      • Explain the importance of epidemiology in population health
      • Identify types of epidemiological studies and their applications
      • Explain the use of epidemiological data in nursing practice

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 8 hours and 50 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 4 Lesson 1 Principles of Epidemiology URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Principles of Epidemiology URL
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      Principles of Epidemiology Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 4 Lesson 1
      Not available unless: The activity Unit 3 Exam is complete and passed

    • Unit 4: Lesson 2: Community Health Assessment

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify methods and tools used in community health assessment
      • Explain the process of identifying community health priorities
      • Identify the nurse's role in community health diagnosis

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 10 hours and 22 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 4 Lesson 2 Community Health Assessment URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Community Health Assessment URL
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      Community Health Assessment Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 4 Lesson 2
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 4 Lesson 1 is complete and passed

    • Unit 4: Lesson 3: Evidence-Based Decision Making in Population Health

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the importance of evidence-based practice in community health
      • Identify sources of evidence for population health interventions
      • Outline strategies for evaluating the quality of evidence

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 5 hours and 57 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 4 Lesson 3 Evidence-Based Decision Making in Population Health URL
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      Slide Deck Presentation: Evidence-Based Decision Making in Population Health URL
      Students must
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      Evidence-Based Decision Making in Population Health Flashcards URL
      Students must
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      Quiz: Unit 4 Lesson 3
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 4 Lesson 2 is complete and passed
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      Unit 4 Exam Quiz
      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Unit 4 Lesson 3 is complete and passed