Students will consider historical and contemporary challenges confronting Community Health Workers in the area of rehabilitation services. Emphasis will be placed on the preparation of reports, memoranda, grant applications, and other forms of written communication frequently encountered in community health. As a component of this course, students will complete a research paper on a selected topic in community health. In this course, the fourth in the professional development sequence, students in consultation with a mentor identify, conduct, and write about a community health problem. Students consider public and private funding courses and discuss models through which to determine the most efficient revenue profile for an agency or program.
Emphasis is placed on budgeting and financial control.
Reporting requirements are discussed. In this the fifth course of the professional development series, students will present their integrative project to a panel of leaders from the healthcare community. To prepare for the presentation, students will be assisted in the development of presentation skills, and the use of technology as a presentation tool. Microsoft PowerPoint will be introduced. Through case studies, simulated exercises and guest speakers, students will be exposed to the principal challenges and opportunities of the community health field.