PNAV1410 — Chronic Disease Prev & Mgmt II
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the principles, strategies, and interventions related to the prevention and management of chronic diseases. Chronic diseases, such as conditions that pose significant challenges to global health, requiring multifaceted approaches for effective prevention and management. Throughout this course, students will explore the pathophysiology of chronic diseases, risk factors, and the social determinants of health that contribute to their prevalence. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based practices for preventing the onset of chronic diseases, as well as strategies for managing and mitigating their impact on individuals and communities. The definition, classification, global burden, epidemiology, and trends in prevalence of major chronic conditions will be covered. Students will learn the risk factors and determinants of these chronic diseases and explore behavioral, environmental, genetic, and socio-economic factors contributing to chronic diseases. Students will gain understanding of the social determinants of health and their impact on disease development, as well as lifestyle modifications, health promotion, and public health initiatives aimed at preventing the onset of the disease. This course will cover community-based interventions and policy approaches to promote healthy behaviors screening programs and early detection methods for those chronic diseases, and strategies for identifying and managing pre-existing risk factors to prevent disease progression. The student will learn evidence-based approaches to the clinical management of chronic diseases, including: patient-centered care, pharmacological interventions, and interdisciplinary healthcare collaboration. The student will learn techniques for effective patient education and behavior change, while learning to promote self-management and empowerment in individuals with chronic conditions. By the end of Chronic Disease Prevention and Management II, students will have gained a solid foundation in the complexities of these stated chronic diseases, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for implementing effective prevention and management strategies in diverse healthcare settings. This course covers the second half of the Chronic Disease Prevention and Management content. Students will need to take PNAV 1400 and 1410 to complete the full content of Chronic Disease Prevention and Management.