D583 Foundations in Public Health
2nd Attempt Study Plan
Watch Learning Videos in Order;
Found under “Explore Cohort Offerings” in the course of study
1. RECORDED: Public Health Foundations in Focus: D583
2. RECORDED: Second Attempt Plan Requirements
3. RECORDED: OA Readiness Lecture With Practice Questions
Whiteboard
Must be small enough for the proctor to see the whole whiteboard on camera at once. No boards that hang on
the wall. It must be blank with no patterns, writing, or images. Dollar Tree and Amazon sell them cheaply.
Students are allowed to have 2 markers to write on the whiteboard. If there is a problem with the whiteboard or
you feel too stressed after setting up for the OA, you can ask the proctor to re-schedule as long as you did not
begin the exam.
Directions
Please answer all the questions and provide answers and examples from the course learning, define all the key
terms below, and email this to your instructor before requesting approval for a second attempt. You will need to
provide examples from the course learning and get 80 percent on the quiz at the end of this study guide to get
approval for a second attempt.
Study Tips
After you complete this study guide and get approval from your instructor, please study this daily to prepare for
the OA. After you feel that your know the course content well, watch the cohort videos again and then go back
1
,through all the course quizzes, section tests, practice sets, and preassessment questions to practice using the
whiteboard process and make sure you know all the content before requesting approval for a second attempt.
Section 1 - Competency: The learner identifies the history and role of public health.
Notes for Lesson 1: History and Role of Public Health
Essential Questions (found in quizzes and section tests):
What is the primary focus of public health?
What is a main goal of public health professionals in their mission to improve the health of all people?
What does the term "health disparities" refer to?
What is the primary role of public health professionals in addressing health disparities?
What does the term "determinants of health" mean in the context of public health?
Key terms;
Preventing epidemics and the spread of disease involves monitoring the health of the community to identify
health problems and potential threats. It includes implementing vaccination programs, promoting hand hygiene,
and educating the public about infectious diseases.
2
, Protecting against environmental hazards includes ensuring the safety of air, water, and food supplies. Public
health officials also aim to protect the public from harmful substances and environments, such as exposure to toxic
chemicals or radiation.
Preventing injuries means promoting safety in the workplace, at home, and in public spaces. It involves
implementing policies and regulations to reduce risks and prevent accidents, such as traffic safety laws and
regulations for safe work practices.
Promoting and encouraging healthy behaviors through education and community programs includes promoting
physical activity, healthy eating, and tobacco cessation. It also involves addressing social determinants of health,
such as poverty and education.
Responding to disasters and assisting communities in recovery includes preparing for and responding to
natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and bioterrorism events. This effort includes coordinating emergency
response efforts and providing support to communities during recovery.
Ensuring the quality and accessibility of health services means ensuring that all individuals have access to
high-quality health services and advocating for policies that improve healthcare access, quality, and affordability.
Notes for Lesson 2: Public Health History and Systems
Essential Questions (found in quizzes and section tests): :
Which historical period is often considered the starting point of public health practices?
What are the structural types of public health management systems in the United States?
What is a significant contribution of American Indian and Alaska Native tribes to public health in the United States?
Which public health challenge is increasing due to the changing climate?
3
, What distinguishes Healthy People 2030 from its predecessor, Healthy People 2020?
How do stakeholders and partners interconnect with the public health system?
Which public health measure was put in place at the end of the Middle Ages for the purpose of mitigating the
spread of disease?
Name 3 nonprofit organizations.
Discuss 3 stakeholders.
Key Terms
germ theory: a theory that many diseases are caused by microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses; its
development and acceptance was a significant turning point in the history of medicine
miasma theory: a theory that stated that diseases were caused by "bad air" or environmental factors
centralized public health structure: a system in which decision-making, coordination, and resource allocation for
public health initiatives are concentrated within a single, overarching authority at the national or central level; in
general, employees of a state lead public health efforts and the state manages financial matters
decentralized public health structure: a system characterized by the distribution of decision-making, coordination,
and resource allocation for public health initiatives across multiple levels, typically involving regional, state, or local
authorities with a degree of autonomy
mixed-structure system of public health: a system that combines elements of both centralized and decentralized
approaches, involving a coordinated effort between national, regional, and local levels to address public health
initiatives while maintaining a balance of authority and autonomy
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2nd Attempt Study Plan
Watch Learning Videos in Order;
Found under “Explore Cohort Offerings” in the course of study
1. RECORDED: Public Health Foundations in Focus: D583
2. RECORDED: Second Attempt Plan Requirements
3. RECORDED: OA Readiness Lecture With Practice Questions
Whiteboard
Must be small enough for the proctor to see the whole whiteboard on camera at once. No boards that hang on
the wall. It must be blank with no patterns, writing, or images. Dollar Tree and Amazon sell them cheaply.
Students are allowed to have 2 markers to write on the whiteboard. If there is a problem with the whiteboard or
you feel too stressed after setting up for the OA, you can ask the proctor to re-schedule as long as you did not
begin the exam.
Directions
Please answer all the questions and provide answers and examples from the course learning, define all the key
terms below, and email this to your instructor before requesting approval for a second attempt. You will need to
provide examples from the course learning and get 80 percent on the quiz at the end of this study guide to get
approval for a second attempt.
Study Tips
After you complete this study guide and get approval from your instructor, please study this daily to prepare for
the OA. After you feel that your know the course content well, watch the cohort videos again and then go back
1
,through all the course quizzes, section tests, practice sets, and preassessment questions to practice using the
whiteboard process and make sure you know all the content before requesting approval for a second attempt.
Section 1 - Competency: The learner identifies the history and role of public health.
Notes for Lesson 1: History and Role of Public Health
Essential Questions (found in quizzes and section tests):
What is the primary focus of public health?
What is a main goal of public health professionals in their mission to improve the health of all people?
What does the term "health disparities" refer to?
What is the primary role of public health professionals in addressing health disparities?
What does the term "determinants of health" mean in the context of public health?
Key terms;
Preventing epidemics and the spread of disease involves monitoring the health of the community to identify
health problems and potential threats. It includes implementing vaccination programs, promoting hand hygiene,
and educating the public about infectious diseases.
2
, Protecting against environmental hazards includes ensuring the safety of air, water, and food supplies. Public
health officials also aim to protect the public from harmful substances and environments, such as exposure to toxic
chemicals or radiation.
Preventing injuries means promoting safety in the workplace, at home, and in public spaces. It involves
implementing policies and regulations to reduce risks and prevent accidents, such as traffic safety laws and
regulations for safe work practices.
Promoting and encouraging healthy behaviors through education and community programs includes promoting
physical activity, healthy eating, and tobacco cessation. It also involves addressing social determinants of health,
such as poverty and education.
Responding to disasters and assisting communities in recovery includes preparing for and responding to
natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and bioterrorism events. This effort includes coordinating emergency
response efforts and providing support to communities during recovery.
Ensuring the quality and accessibility of health services means ensuring that all individuals have access to
high-quality health services and advocating for policies that improve healthcare access, quality, and affordability.
Notes for Lesson 2: Public Health History and Systems
Essential Questions (found in quizzes and section tests): :
Which historical period is often considered the starting point of public health practices?
What are the structural types of public health management systems in the United States?
What is a significant contribution of American Indian and Alaska Native tribes to public health in the United States?
Which public health challenge is increasing due to the changing climate?
3
, What distinguishes Healthy People 2030 from its predecessor, Healthy People 2020?
How do stakeholders and partners interconnect with the public health system?
Which public health measure was put in place at the end of the Middle Ages for the purpose of mitigating the
spread of disease?
Name 3 nonprofit organizations.
Discuss 3 stakeholders.
Key Terms
germ theory: a theory that many diseases are caused by microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses; its
development and acceptance was a significant turning point in the history of medicine
miasma theory: a theory that stated that diseases were caused by "bad air" or environmental factors
centralized public health structure: a system in which decision-making, coordination, and resource allocation for
public health initiatives are concentrated within a single, overarching authority at the national or central level; in
general, employees of a state lead public health efforts and the state manages financial matters
decentralized public health structure: a system characterized by the distribution of decision-making, coordination,
and resource allocation for public health initiatives across multiple levels, typically involving regional, state, or local
authorities with a degree of autonomy
mixed-structure system of public health: a system that combines elements of both centralized and decentralized
approaches, involving a coordinated effort between national, regional, and local levels to address public health
initiatives while maintaining a balance of authority and autonomy
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