COURSE DETAIL
CPH 626 Epidemiology of Aging
Credit hours: 3
Cluster: Diverse and Vulnerable Populations
Course Level: Graduate
Institution:Oregon Health & Science University
Pre-requisites: None
Course Description: This course introduces the application of epidemiologic methods to the study of older persons. The course will examine concepts and topics including trends in aging and the health of aging populations; health transition, and explanations and consequences of mortality decline; determinants of health and survival; distinctions between normal aging, disease and disability; health promotion and primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention, as applied to older persons; the epidemiology of selected diseases, syndromes and conditions common to older age. 3 quarter/ 2 semester credits
Method of Instruction: Online, Sakai
Campus visits required: None
Course Contact: Shauna Hoffman
email: hoffmash@ohsu.edu
Tuition: $675/semester credit
Other considerations: This course is available to both PhD & DNP students.
Available Seats by Semester for this course:
SPRING 2011
Section:
Instructor:TBA
Seats:2
Credits: 3