P16: Disease Prevention
Course Overview
CE Hours
3 CE Credits
Course Description
This course is about disease etiology and prevention of major infectious diseases, cardiovascular diseases, cancers and diabetes. It covers disease classification, risk factors, warning signs, and evidence-based prevention strategies for each major disease category.
Course Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the disease etiology and prevention of major infectious diseases
- Explain the disease etiology and prevention of cardiovascular diseases
- Explain the disease etiology and prevention of cancer
- Explain the disease etiology and prevention of diabetes
Course Format and Faculty
Course Format:
Online linked resources and lectures available anytime, 24/7. Includes one multiple-choice exam taken at the end of the course. A passing grade of 75% is required. Upon passing, learners may print their certificate immediately.
Course Developers and Instructors:
R. Klimes, PhD, MPH (Johns Hopkins University) is a scholar and author in health-related research, health behaviors, ethics, end-of-life care, and overall wellness. He has written numerous research reports and books and has held academic and leadership roles in higher education and public health internationally.
Course Time:
Approximately 3 hours for online study, test taking, course evaluation feedback, and certificate printing.
