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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo 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 14 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
  • 14 Hours of Study Material

Programme Offerings

  • Readings
  • video lectures
  • English Subtitles
  • practice quizzes
  • Graded Assignments

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesCoursera

The Assessing and Improving Community Health certification fees is variable, depending on the duration of the course chosen by the learner. The minimum and maximum durations of the course are one month and six months. Likewise, the fees varies between Rs. 3,277 and Rs. 9,831.

The Assessing and Improving Community Health online course also offers EMI payment and a 14-day refund policy. The course can be audited by the learners without making the payment.

Fee Structure

Course Duration

Fee

1 month (12 hours/week)

Rs. 3,277

3 months (4 hours/week)

Rs. 6,554

6 months (2 hours/week)

Rs. 9,831


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
Practice Exercise
  • Week 1 Quiz

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
Practice Exercise
  • Week 2 Quiz

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
Practice Exercise
  • Week 3 Quiz

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

Instructors

UM–Ann Arbor Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What mode is the Assessing and Improving Community Health certification course delivered in?

The course is offered in online mode.

2: What is the duration of the Assessing and Improving Community Health online programme?

The course is about 14 hours long.

3: Is the Assessing and Improving Community Health online course suitable for beginners?

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.

4: Do I need to make some kind of payment to audit the course?

No, the option to audit the course is available for free.

5: Does the Assessing and Improving Community Health course offer a scholarship?

Students are allowed to avail the scholarship if they cannot make the payment.

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