HLT 665 Topic 6 Discussions HLT 665 Topic 6 Discussions GCU HLT 665 Topic 6 DQ 1 Describe an issue or problem in public health that could be addressed with a policy change, including: Who or what is affected by the current state of affairs and in what way? What needs to be done differently […]

HLT 665 Topic 3 Discussions HLT 665 Topic 3 Discussions   DQ 2 Has your practicum site put evidence-based public health (EBPH) into practice? If so, in what way? If not, what have been some challenges to implementing EBPH? No research citations are required for this discussion question.   SAMPLE ANSWER Challenges to implementing evidence-based public […]

HLT 665 Topic 3 Discussions HLT 665 Topic 3 Discussions HLT 665 Topic 3 DQ 1 Healthy People 2020 calls for the various sectors in public health to “to strengthen policies and improve practices that are driven by the best available evidence and knowledge.” Applying an evidence-based approach to the work of public health is […]

HLT 665 Topic 2 DQ 2 How does your practicum site use public health data to promote population/community health? How have you applied this competency in your practicum work? No research citations are required for this discussion question.   SAMPLE ANSWER SAMPLE ANSWER Using public health data to promote population/community health? Public health data can […]

HLT 665 Topic 5 Discussions HLT 665 Topic 5 Discussions HLT 665 Topic 5 DQ 1 Consider the following scenario: You are a program manager at a local public health department tasked with increasing physical activity of adults in your community. How would you begin the planning process? Outline five initial steps you would take […]

HLT 665 Topic 5 Discussions HLT 665 Topic 5 Discussions HLT 665 Topic 5 DQ 2 Describe the nature of work of your practicum site. Are there specific goals and objectives to be met? How does the organization measure effectiveness and quality of their services? No research citations are required for this discussion question.   […]

HLT 665 Topic 14 DQ 2 Reflect on your own ethical decision making. What values and beliefs will guide fair and just decision making in your own public health efforts? How do these relate to GCU’s emphasis on applying Christian values and ethics to the workplace? No research citations are required for this discussion question. […]

HLT 665 Topic 15 DQ 2 Describe an example of systems thinking applied in public health. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this approach?   SAMPLE ANSWER Describe an example of systems thinking applied in public health Systems thinking is a way of looking at problems that takes into account the interconnectedness of all […]

HLT 665 Topic 14 Discussions HLT 665 Topic 14 Discussions GCU HLT 665 Topic 14 DQ 1 There are issues in public health that pose ethical dilemmas because it is necessary to weigh the concerns of both the individual and the community. Describe an example of a public health ethical dilemma. What is the primary […]

HLT 665 Topic 2 Discussions HLT 665 Topic 2 Discussions GCU HLT 665 Topic 2 DQ 1 The ASPPH identifies informatics as a key public health competency. Define informatics and provide an example of how it is applied in public health. SAMPLE ANSWER Define informatics and provide an example of how it is applied in […]