305.670.11
Principles and Practice of Injury Prevention

Cancelled

Location
East Baltimore
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
In-person
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Jon Vernick
Shannon Frattaroli
Contact Name
Taylor Parnham
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Uses a problem-solving paradigm to introduce the principles and practice of injury prevention. Employs class lectures in behavioral, biomechanical, environmental, epidemiological, legislative, policy and community partnership approaches to injury prevention to develop a strategy for addressing a specific injury problem. Develops skills via group practical application sessions and presentations.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Use a problem solving paradigm to address behavioral, biomechanical, environmental, epidemiological, legislative, policy and community partnership approaches to injury prevention
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 25% Group Work
  • 75% Final Paper
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

This course will be offered virtually.