Homework: Core Functions, Essential Services, and Health Educator Responsibilities
Length: 4-6 Pages.
Becoming familiar with the public health core functions, essential services, and the areas of responsibility for health educators will help you gain an understanding of the multidisciplinary scope of the public health and health education fields.
To Prepare:
For this Homework, you will be provided with a worksheet that describes four scenarios related to the Public Health Core Functions and Ten Essential Services and to the Health Educator Areas of Responsibility. Review this week's Resources and reflect on the scenarios described in the worksheet.
To Complete:
Complete both Part A and Part B of the Homework worksheet that has been posted by your instructor.
Public Health Core Functions, Ten Essential Services, and Health Educator Areas of Responsibility
Instructions
For this Homework, review the module's Learning Resources related to the Public Health Core Functions and Ten Essential Services and to the Health Educator Areas of Responsibility. Then, complete both Part A and Part B of this Homework.
Part A
Carefully read each scenario below and answer the related questions.
SCENARIO I:
Scientists in Australia discover treatment for Vivax strain of malaria found in Asia Pacific region. The new treatment also protects against re-infection.
I. Which Public Health Core Function is addressed by the health-related event or service described in scenario I? Check (X) or highlight your selection.
__ Assessment
__ Policy Development
__ Assurance
II. Identify a specific Public Health Essential Service that was (or will be) carried out through the health-related event or service described in scenario I? Please type your answer below.
SCENARIO II:
Public health professionals are now able to refer clients to the Palm Valley Clinic recently opened in the Talmouth County. This facility provides medical, dental, and pharmacy services to uninsured and underinsured individuals.
I. Which Public Health Core Function is addressed by the health-related event or service described in scenario II? Please check (X) or highlight your selection.
__ Assessment
__ Policy Development
__ Assurance
II. Identify a specific Public Health Essential Service that was (or will be) carried out through the health-related event or service described in scenario II? Please type your answer below.
SCENARIO III:
The Cole County Health Department and Cole County School System have partnered to provide flu shots to more than 2,215 elementary school students.
I. Which Public Health Core Function is addressed by the health-related event or service described in scenario III? Please check ( X) or highlight your selection.
__ Assessment
__ Policy Development
__ Assurance
II. Identify a specific Public Health Essential Service that was (or will be) carried out through the health-related event or service described in scenario III? Please type your answer below.
SCENARIO IV:
A local childcare facility has reported an outbreak of lice in their facility to the health department. The lead health educator at the health department is now tasked with solving the issue.
I. Which Public Health Core Function is addressed by the health-related event or service described in scenario IV? Check (X) or highlight your selection.
__ Assessment
__ Policy Development
__ Assurance
II. Identify a specific Public Health Essential Service that was (or will be) carried out through the health-related event or service described in scenario IV? Type your answer below.
Part B.
Select two of the scenarios provided in part A, above, and (in 1-page, and in paragraph format) do the following:
1) Identify the first scenario you have selected
2) Explain how a health educator could fulfil one of the Health Educator Areas of Responsibility through involvement in an activity (or activities) related to the situation described in that scenario.
a) In doing so, be sure to note the specific Area of Responsibility and describe (in detail) the activities that would be carried out by the health educator.
3) Identify the second scenario you have selected.
4) Explain how a health educator could fulfil a different Health Educator Area of Responsibility through involvement in an activity (or activities) related to the situation described in that scenario.
a) In doing so, be sure to note the specific Area of Responsibility and describe (in detail) the activities that would be carried out by the health educator.
Sources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2017c). National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.