Overview of the different types of viral hepatitis, their characteristics and treatment options with a focus on hepatitis C as a current public health issue especially among IV drug users. Emphasis on the practice of harm reduction, prevention, navigation and advocacy for communities experiencing substance use, HIV and viral hepatitis.
Basic principles and practices of harm reduction and overdoes prevention strategies.
Multilingual students are introduced to the field of healthcare interpreting (HCI) and the California HCI Standards, exploring the roles and scope of practice of healthcare interpreters. Completion of this course, along with proof of language proficiency in English and in a language of service, is required for possible admission to the HCI Certificate of Achievement program.
This course supports the HLTH 79W fieldwork class and allows students to make a connection between core course materials and the workplace. Throughout this course, students engage in critical analysis of their strengths and weaknesses as interns and as potential professionals in the field. Key concepts and skills include establishing professional boundaries, using clinical supervision, certification examination support and seeking employment strategies.
This course provides an overview of basic physiology and pharmacology including how chemicals are administered and metabolized, The systemic, behavioral, and psychological effects of addiction, along with the latest clinical research and evidence-based treatment practices, are reviewed.
Principles and practice in the planning, facilitation and evaluation of public health education and trainings. This course covers basic theories and participatory training methods, with a focus on meeting the needs of diverse communities and adult learners.
Introduction to public health approaches for the prevention and control of disease and injury, drawn from epidemiology, health policy, behavioral health, environmental health, community organizing, maternal and child health and other public health disciplines. Examination of contemporary health challenges with an emphasis on addressing social determinants to improve health for all.
Critical analysis of the causes and contributors to individual and community health and illness based on public health and other social and behavioral sciences. Exploration of physical, mental, social and political aspects of health along with causes, consequences, prevention strategies and treatments for major health conditions across the life cycle.
Introduction to ethical and legal issues in counseling people with substance use disorders. Develops frameworks for addressing ethical and legal issues that include a variety of socio-cultural models. Develops understanding of laws, code of ethics, and client rights. The relationship between personal values and professional behavior will be explored as well as an Introduction to client centered counseling skills and practice.
Public health perspectives on diverse types of violence, with a focus on trends over time, causes and risk factors of violence, and resiliency, in order to develop strategies for violence prevention. Trauma and other consequences of violence will be examined. Community-based advocacy skills for violence prevention are introduced and practiced in this course.