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HLTH 420

Injury and Violence Prevention

Public Health College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Concepts and interventions related to both unintentional injuries and violence.

When Taught

Fall

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Injury Prevention

Learning Outcome

Define the terms used in the injury prevention field.

Title

Injury Analysis and Intervention

Learning Outcome

Describe the models used to analyze injuries and determine interventions.

Title

Injury Prevention Information Sources

Learning Outcome

Select valid sources of injury prevention information.

Title

Prevention Intervention Selection and Recommendation

Learning Outcome

Select and recommend proven and effective injury prevention interventions.

Title

Injury Impact

Learning Outcome

Describe the impact of injures on health and on society in terms of mortality, morbidity, disability, and cost.