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Rural Public Health Care

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Course Overview
The rural public health system is working to prevent disease and promote the highest level of well-being and quality of life for rural populations/communities in the United States. The role of the rural public health provider is ever-evolving, as new public health infrastructures are being considered and implemented and as evidence-based ideas are being applied. Progress has been made in transforming the rural healthcare system and meeting the needs of every public community. This course will outline public health initiatives affecting rural populations as well as unique health and mental health considerations for these populations.

Learning Outcomes 
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Describe the role of the public health professional.
  • Discuss the vital functions of public health.
    Operationally define rural and urban.
  • Identify varying determinants characterizing rural populations.
  • Describe the chronic illness, tobacco use, and cancer issues of rural populations.
  • Outline the injuries and mental and dental health issues of the rural population.
  • Analyze the access to care service issue for rural areas.
  • Discuss the characteristics and issues of the rural public health workforce.
  • Evaluate the responsiveness of emergency medical services (EMS) in rural regions.
  • Discuss the public health agency, hospital, and the community health center.
  • Describe the health issues of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations and the Indian Health Service (IHS).
  • Identify issues of the aged and U.S. services for the aged.
  • Outline health promotion and disease prevention for the rural population.
  • Discuss how advanced communication technology can improve care access.
  • Discuss initiatives to building rural public health workforce capacity.
  • Discuss schools and rural healthcare providers as community health educators.

About the Author/Presenter 
Mary Schmeida, RN, PhD, completed her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Kent State University in 1984. Her PhD in Political Science with a specialty tract of Public Policy Analysis and Design was completed in 2005. She has more than 40 years' experience within the U.S. healthcare service delivery system. As a clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric-mental health nursing, she has held faculty positions at the university level and several research positions. Dr. Schmeida has presented numerous research papers in public health policy and healthcare at many conferences across the country. Her research is published in peer-reviewed journals, books, and international government reports.


Audience/Accreditations and Approvals 
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE 
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details): 
Counselor, Dental AGD Code; 558, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physician, Psychology, Social Work

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