HHSM415 Health Policy and Ethics (3 cr.)

This course explores the concepts of legal, ethical, economical, and regulatory dimensions of healthcare and public health policy, and the roles, influences and responsibilities of the different agencies and branches of government.

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Examine the relationship between policy decisions and their effects on community systems and social change.

2. Understand the roles of both governmental and non-governmental agencies in healthcare and public health policy.

3. Identify and relate codes, regulations, and laws to public health issues, including vaccination, drinking water, workplace safety, food safety, gun violence, and motor vehicle safety.

4. Analyze the significance of ethical values and beliefs, and the roles they play in decision making.