Assessing and Improving Community Health
Learn about population health from a public health perspective by taking the course offered by the University of Michigan.
Intermediate
Online
1 Weeks
1,699 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The course Assessing and Improving Community Health is the final part of The Influence of Social Determinants on Health Specialization. The specialisation explores topics such as health equity, social determinants of health, social epidemiology, community health and the like. It talks about the different aspects that contribute to health inequalities, such as social, behavioural, structural and political.
Assessing and Improving Community Health certification by Coursera focuses on population health from the perspective of healthcare and public health. The course also explores epidemiological criteria needed to gather the data source to evaluate public health indicators. It is an intermediate-level course with approximately 10 hours of study material that contains four modules of video lectures, readings, practice quizzes and graded assignments.
The Highlights
- Offered by the University of Michigan
- Online Course
- Intermediate Level
- Shareable Certificate
- 1 week long
Programme Offerings
- Readings
- video lectures
- English Subtitles
- practice quizzes
- Graded Assignments
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
Fee Structure
Course Duration | Fee |
1 month (12 hours/week) | Rs. 1,699 |
3 months (4 hours/week) | Rs. 1,166 |
6 months (2 hours/week) | Rs. 867 |
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualifications
It is recommended that the learner complete the former courses in The Influence of Social Determinants on Health Specialization before proceeding with the Assessing and Improving Community Health online course.
Certification Qualifying Details
Qualifying for the Assessing and Improving Community Health certification requires the learners to attempt and get a passing grade on all the practice quizzes and graded assignments.
What you will learn
After completing the Assessing and Improving Community Health certification course, the learner will be well-equipped with the knowledge for the following:
- Differentiating between population health assessment for healthcare and public health and methodise the key components of community health needs assessment.
- Recognise key population health indicators for social determinants of health as well as mental health and substance use.
- Assess interventions using scientific evidence and consider if they are a good fit for the community.
Who it is for
The Assessing and Improving Community Health certification syllabus can provide useful knowledge for people who want to pursue careers in data analysis, healthcare-related services, and clinical research. The course proves to be beneficial for the following careers:
- Health Officer
- Health Inspector
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Epidemiologist
- Healthcare Administrator
- Data Analyst
Admission Details
To access the Assessing and Improving Community Health classes, the learner is required to follow these steps:
Step 1. Sign up to the official website of Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/.
Step 2. Navigate to the application form on the webpage of the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/assessing-and-improving-community-health
Step 3: Full up the details that are required in the application form.
Step 4. Proceed to make the payment or submit a request for financial aid.
Step 5. Once the application has been completed, the course material can be accessed.
Application Details
The application form on the official webpage of Assessing and Improving Community Health training asks the user to fill in their basic details such as name, age, email address, location, and phone number. If they want to apply for scholarships or financial aid, they are also required to provide additional information such as financial status and employment details.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Course Welcome and Introduction
- What is Population Health?
- Why is Population Health Important?
- Population Health in the Affordable Care Act
- Healthcare and Population Health
- Population Health and Public Health: Aren't They the Same Thing?
- The Final Project
Readings
- Course Syllabus
- Pre-Course Survey
- Public Health and Population Health 101
- Population Health Strategy
- Integrated Community Healthcare
Assignment
- Week 1 Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- What brought you to this course personally and professionally?
Videos
- Improving Population Health Through Partnerships
- What Influences Community Population Health?
- One Health
- Population Health Indicators
- What Makes a Good Population Health Indicator?
- Pitfalls of Population Health Indicators
- High Quality Data Sources
- High Quality Data Sources: County Health Rankings and Roadmap
Reading
- Multisector Partnerships in Population Health Improvement
Assignment
- Week 2 Quiz
Discussion Prompts
- Who's health do you want to improve?
- What high quality data is available for your community or population of interest?
Videos
- Sick Patients Versus Sick Population
- Risk Stratification of Patients
- Risk Stratification of Populations
- High-Risk Versus Population Approach
- Community-Level Interventions
- The Community Guide
- Recommendations from the Community Preventative Services Task Force
Assignment
- Week 3 Quiz
Discussion Prompts
- What are the social determinants of health affecting your population of interest?
- What interventions could improve the health of your community?
Videos
- Community Health Needs Assessments: The Big Picture
- The Community Health Needs Assessments: Ethical and Legal Requirements
- Community Health Needs Assessments: Step 1 - Planning and Preparing
- Community Health Needs Assessments: Step 2 Determining Scope and Purpose
- Community Health Needs Assessments: Selecting Indicators
- Community Health Needs Assessments: State and Local Health Data
- Community Health Needs Assessments: Gathering Community Input
- Community Health Needs Assessment: Upland Hills, WI
- Community Health Needs Assessment: Upland Hills' Community Involvement
- Community Health Needs Assessment: Upland Hills' Top Priorities
- MAPP
Reading
- Post-Course Survey
Peer Review
- Final Project and Peer Review
Instructors
UM–Ann Arbor Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The course is offered in online mode.
The course is about 1 week long.
No, it is recommended that the learners complete the other courses of The Influence of Social Determinants on Health Specialization before proceeding with this course.
No, the option to audit the course is available for free.
Students are allowed to avail the scholarship if they cannot make the payment.