West Coast University Week 8 Typical Dental Insurance Discussion
Discussion Prompt 1: Typical dental insurance allows two pediatric dental x-rays annually. Research and discuss whether you think two dental x-rays a year are considered safe for growing children. Discussion Prompt 2: In theory, flame retardants in furniture and other household items such as draperies could reduce the spread of flames and thus protect people […]
West Coast University Week 4 Patient Rights Reflection Paper
Patients have to be the focus of every health care worker. This is because the patients are not only the customers and provide the income for the medical businesses, but also because the services provided to patients deal with life versus death or quality of life. To keep the focus on patients, many laws, regulations, […]
West Coast University Week 3 Change in Water Use Paper
In the United States, each person uses about 100 gallons of water per day at home. This includes typical direct uses of water such as toilet flushing, showering, and watering the lawn. However, including indirect use of water from our diet, transportation, and products purchased, the average American lifestyle consumes about 2,000 gallons of water […]
West Coast University Week 7 Leadership Principle & Values Statement Essay
As a public health leader, it is important to understand your own personal mission, vision, and values statement. Your leadership philosophy and style will be reflected to those you work with. Use the bullets below to develop your leadership philosophy: Identify three examples of personal success (e.g., at work, in your community, at home). Is […]
West Coast University Week 6 Obesity in United States Discussion
Obesity is not just an American problem; it has become a global concern. You will explore obesity around the world. You will research information on obesity in the United States and two other countries, each from different continents. For this assignment: Discuss obesity in the United States and the two countries you selected. What comparisons […]
West Coast University Week 8 Childhood Obesity Literature Review
For this assignment: Select an infectious disease, chronic disease, or a topic in public health. You may refer to the American Public Health Association page for the most important issues and problems: Conduct a short literature review of this topic for the target population you have chosen. You may want to first research and find […]
West Coast University Week 7 Health Care Disparities Among Lesbian
Your Signature Assignment is your opportunity to combine what you have learned throughout this class and to show how you meet the learning outcomes of your program. For this assignment: Select a population with a health disparity. Describe the factors that contribute to the disparity: cultural, environmental, religious, etc. What systems are in place to […]
West Coast University Week 3 Human Immunodeficiency Virus Promotion Health Paper
Use the PRECEDE-PROCEED model to describe how you might implement an intervention that aims to increase condom use by men for HIV prevention purposes. For this assignment: Provide a background on the health issue and its importance in the field of public health. Describe the assessment activities for each phase. Keep in mind that this […]
West Coast University Week 3 Equality and Diversity Discussion
For this assignment, you will record and upload a 3- to 5-minute video response. Recording, Uploading, and Submitting The Kaltura Desktop Recording tool is available for free to WCU students to assist with recording video assignments. Another software or tool may be used to record your assignment. Completed videos are required to be uploaded to […]
West Coast Week 1 Online Classroom & Traditional Classroom Culture Discussion
Using the example given in the book illustrating the classroom as a cultural construct as reference (chapter 2, p. 12), explain how an online classroom culture is different or the same as a traditional classroom. What are some adjustments you have to make in this new environment? Expert Solution Preview Introduction: Classroom culture is an […]
