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May 21, 2024
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CHS 761 - Public Health Law (3 units)
Examination of U.S. legal system and basis for public health laws concerning regulation, social welfare, privacy, government powers, environmental health and safety, and abuse.
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. assess the legal and ethical basis for public health and health services.
2. apply basic principles of ethical analysis (e.g. the Public Health Code of Ethics, human rights framework, other moral theories) to issues of public health practice and policy.
3. analyze the potential impacts of legal and regulatory environments on the conduct of ethical public health research and practice.
4. distinguish methods of ensuring community health safety and preparedness through review and analysis of public health law.
5. demonstrate leadership skills for building partnerships that are necessary for the creation and application of public health law and policy.
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