WSU Graduate Courses - Community Health/CMH

CMH 601 BIOSTATISTICS I (Credits: 4)

Presents basic statistical measures with emphasis on biomedical problems. Includes sampling techniques, making valid inferences and estimations, and testing hypotheses. Practice in use of calculations and preparation of data for machine analysis.

CMH 602 BIOSTATISTICS II (Credits: 3)

Studies advanced statistical methods for analysis of variance, multiple regression, survey methods, design of experimental investigations, vital statistics, bioassays, and sequential analysis.

PREREQUISITE: CMH 601.

CMH 620 BIOSTATISTICS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (Credits: 4)

Introduction to the basic principles and applications of statistical methods as they are applied to data arising in the health professions. CMH 620 students will have additional requirements compared to the STT 520 students.

CMH 621 EPIDEMIOLOGY I (Credits: 3)

Nature of epidemiological studies; descriptive epidemiology; experimental and observational investigations; cross-sections; prospective and retrospective studies; mortality and morbidity measurements and factors affecting comparison; life tables; and introduction to demographic measurements.

CMH 622 EPIDEMIOLOGY II (Credits: 3)

Advanced techniques of epidemiological investigation. Epidemiology of specific chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular and mental disorders. Introduction to environmental and occupational epidemiology. Students prepare research protocol on a given specific problem.

PREREQUISITE: EPIDEMIOLOGY I.

CMH 623 PUBLIC HEALTH EPIDEMIOLOGY (Credits: 4)

This course is an introduction to epidemiology including historical foundations, basic concepts, study designs, and practical applications. Emphasis is placed on epidemiological principles, concepts, and methods used within public health settings. Students will use skills acquired in the course to complete an applied project.

CMH 640 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (Credits: 4)

This course focuses on the topics of Environmental Health that have the greatest effect on the community. It provides a survey of broad Environmental Public Health issues.

CMH 641 ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE I (Credits: 3)

Interaction of humans with special environments. Section one is an intensive study of respiration, the cardiovascular system, and the physics and physiology of gaseous environments.

PREREQUISITE: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY.

CMH 642 ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE II (Credits: 3)

Interaction of humans with special environments. Section two covers mineral, chemical, and drug metabolism; function of sensory systems; and the physics and physiological stresses of heat and cold, sound, and electromagnetic and ionizing radiation.

PREREQUISITE: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY.

CMH 643 ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE III (Credits: 3)

Interaction of humans with special environments. Section three studies effects of dynamic forces, biomechanics of the body, physiology of physical exercises, and engineering machines to improve human performance.

PREREQUISITE: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY.

CMH 651 AEROSPACE MEDICINE I (Credits: 4)

General review, discussions of research projects, guest presentations, and selected advanced topics dealing with aerospace medicine, occupational medicine, and public health. Presentation and discussion of problem clinical cases related to aerospace medicine.

CMH 652 AEROSPACE MEDICINE II (Credits: 2)

Covers civil pilot medical case histories including presentation of the medical condition that the pilot experienced, the implications by medical certification, and the proper steps in denying or certifying the pilot. M.D. degree required. May be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

PREREQUISITE: CME 651.

CMH 654 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY MEDICINE (Credits: 2)

Familiarization with activities and services encompassed by community medicine, including public health, preventive medicine, prospective medicine, occupational medicine, geriatric health, handicapped services, and health promotion. May be
taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

CMH 655 HYPERBARIC MEDICINE (Credits: 3)

Mechanisms of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, equipment, safety considerations, and limitations. Conditions particularly amenable to this therapy are explored: decompression sickness, air embolism, gas gangrene, CO poisoning, and elective indications. May be taken for letter grade of pass/unsatisfactory.

CMH 656 CLINICAL AEROSPACE MEDICINE (Credits: 4)

Introduction to and familiarization with clinical activities and operational experiences in Aeromedical Services (Flight Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Environmental Health, Bioenvironmental Surveillance, and Physiological Training).Enrollment in Aerospace Medicine Residency program or department approval required.

CMH 671 PRINCIPLES OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (Credits: 3)

Presents the medical department in industry: its role, functions, administration, physical facilities, personnel, equipment, records, costs, benefits, intramural relationships and extramural relationships with professional societies, official agencies, organized labor, and paramedical occupations.

CMH 672 CLINICAL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (Credits: 3)

Principles of physical examination and diagnosis are applied to selection, placement, and return to work of industrial employees. Surveys of a variety of work environments are conducted with emphasis on potential health hazards. Course includes field experience.

CMH 700 AEROMEDICAL ASPECTS OF AEROSPACE ACCIDENTS (Credits: 4)

Overview of aerospace accident investigation procedures, concerned regulations, and interdisciplinary management from an aeromedical perspective. Selected advance topics include the analyses of relevant aerospace accident reports, post-crash survivability, and future directions.

CMH 701 SPEC TOPICS:COMM MED AERO (Credits: 3)

Provides the philosophy underlying each major aerospace medicine standard. It also explores the aerospace medical factors that convert safe flight into hazardous flight. M.D. degree and departmental approval required. May be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

CMH 705 INTRO TO PUB HLTH/POLICY (Credits: 4)

Development of a broad knowledge base in public health, a dynamic and multidisciplinary field, by introducing its core components, including environmental science, epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, health services management, economics, and socio-behavioral science.

CMH 711 SPECIAL SEMINARS IN AEROSPACE MEDICINE (Credits: 3)

Participants discuss the influence and value of aerospace medicine on an international basis in light of new and proposed aeromedical technological developments.

CMH 721 AEROMED CON&OP FLT ENVIR (Credits: 3)

Builds on the basics of the aeromedical concerns to advance the understanding of the relevant aeromedical aspects related to the operational flight environment. Practical experiences in the hypobaric chamber, acceleration, and life support facilities supplement course work.

CMH 731 HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (Credits: 3 TO 5)

(Also listed as MGT 755.) Overview of total health care system including public and private institutions and agencies, federal and state regulations, and methods of financing. Directed study of major contemporary forces affecting the health care delivery system. Class includes seminars and on-site experiences.

PREREQUISITE: MGT 621.

CMH 734 HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT (Credits: 1 TO 6)

This course will introduce the student to health systems as an overriding mechanism of health care delivery and explore topics of quality, evidence-based medicine, health economies, ethics, leadership, health care policy, and utilization management.

CMH 744 POPULATION-BASED MANAGEMENT (Credits: 4)

This course will enable students to apply techniques of epidemiology and biostatistics to evaluate population-based health programs. In addition, students will become familiar with principles of public health, prevention, and health care quality management.

PREREQUISITE: CMH 734.

CMH 754 STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH CARE (Credits: 1 TO 6)

This course will introduce students to strategic management as practiced in health care settings. Principles of organizational behavior and culture will be examined and techniques in negotiation, leadership, and strategic analysis will be applied.

PREREQUISITE: CMH 734.

CMH 764 PUBLIC HEALTH ASPECTS OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT (Credits: 4)

This course is designed to meet the need for a recognized curriculum in the Public Health aspects of disaster care and organized emergency medical services systems.Analytical and assessment skills will be emphasized.

PREREQUISITE: CMH 705 AND CMH 623.

CMH 791 INDEPENDENT STUDY (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Independent study of topics in community health.

CMH 810 PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE (Credits: 1 TO 4)

This practice placement is intended to provide an intensive Applied Public Health learning experience. Students must complete 120 hours of supervised practice in an approved public community site.

PREREQUISITE: ADMISSION TO MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM
OR INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION.

CMH 820 CULMINATING EXPERIENCE (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Under supervision of an advisor, students choose research problems, prepare literature searches, design research methodology and conduct applied research.A full report is written and presented before a graduate committee.

PREREQUISITE: CMH 810

CMH 821 CULMINATING EXPERIENCE (Credits: 1 TO 4)

PREREQUISITE: CMH 820

CMH 850 AEROSPACE MEDICINE PROJECTS (Credits: 4)

A major project for class presentation at year's end.

CMH 899 AEROSPACE MEDICAL RESEARCH (Credits: 3)

Under supervision of an advisor, students choose research problems, prepare bibliographical searches, plan experimental protocol, and conduct experimentation. A full report, constituting a thesis, is written and defended before a graduate committee.