Rural Community Health and Global Health Interprofessional Certificates
Purpose
The purpose for certificates is to meet the
supplemental education needs of professionals.
As jobs and job-related responsibilities change,
a person often needs additional training in a
specific area. A certificate program is a set of
courses providing in-depth knowledge in a subject
matter.
Overview
Certificate in Rural Community Health
The Interprofessional Certificate in Rural
Community Health is designed for professionals
practicing or planning to practice in rural
counties. Upon completion of the Rural
Community Health Certificate, graduates
will have the necessary knowledge and skills
to excel in a variety of settings in medically
underserved areas around the world. This online
interprofessional certificate in Rural Community
Health is completed in 12 semester credit hours. A
67.5 hour clinical field experience in the principle
area of interest is expected as part of the program
requirements.
Certificate in Global Health
The Interprofessional Certificate in Global
Health is designed for professionals practicing
or planning to practice in developing countries.
Upon completion of the Global Health Certificate,
graduates will have the necessary knowledge and
skills to excel in a variety of settings in medically
underserved areas around the world. This online
interprofessional certificate in Global Health is
completed in 12 semester credit hours. A 67.5
hour clinical field experience in the principle
area of interest is expected as part of the program
requirements.
Interprofessional Certificate Application and Admission Information
| Semester | Application Open
| Application Deadline
|
Fall
| September 1
| August 1
|
Certificate Application Deadlines
Consideration for admission is given to applicants
meeting all admission criteria who submitted
all admission requirements by the application
deadline as noted below.
Admission Requirements
All applicants must complete and submit
an online application as directed on the
Interprofessional Certificate website. All
applicants must meet requirements listed below
for admission consideration:
- Personal statement
- Letters of reference (3)
- Official transcripts from all colleges/
universities attended
- 3.0 GPA
- A resume or CV is required
- Students enrolled at another institution are
required to provide a letter of good standing
Non-Academic Admission Considerations
- Ability to perform capably in positions of
responsibility for self and others
- Extracurricular activities
- Diversity of experience, such as study abroad,
knowledge of other cultures, proficiency in
other languages
- First-generation college student
- English as a second language
- Prior enrollment at Texas Tech University
- Evidence of leadership in professional
organizations, committees, etc.
- Military service
- Permanent resident of TTUHSC service area
county
All applicants will be reviewed in an individual
and holistic manner. No single factor will
determine a student’s admission.
Additional Requirements for
Prospective Students
Computer Requirements
See Computer Requirements under the Student Information section of this catalog.
Criminal Background Checks
See Criminal Background Check Requirements under the Eligibility Requirements section of this catalog.
Immunizations
See Immunization Requirements under the Eligibility Requirements section of this catalog.
Drug Screening
Drug screenings may be necessary if required by
the clinical institution site. The cost of all drug
screens are the responsibility of the student. See Drug Screening Requirements under the Eligibility Requirements section of this catalog.
Course Requirements for Rural Community Health and Global Health Interprofessional Certificates
Interprofessional Certificate in Rural Community Health
(Total Credit Hours Required for Completion - 12)
Required Courses
|
Number
| Course Name
| Credits
|
NURS 5420
| Foundations of World Health
| (4:4:0 O)
|
NURS 5421
| Issues in World Health
| (4:4:0 O)
|
NURS 5422
| Practicum: Application of the World Health Concepts, CL
| (4:3:1.5 O)
|
Interprofessional Certificate in Global Health
(Total Credit Hours Required for Completion - 12)
Required Courses
|
Number
| Course Name
| Credits
|
NURS 5420
| Foundations of World Health
| (4:4:0 O)
|
NURS 5421
| Issues in World Health
| (4:4:0 O)
|
NURS 5422
| Practicum: Application of the World Health Concepts, CL
| (4:3:1.5 O)
|
KEY:
- (F) Face-to-face
- (O) Online
- (H) Hybrid (combination of face-to-face and online)
- (CL) Concurrent enrollment in a Clinical Section is required
- (#:#:#) First # represents the number of credit hours, Second # represents the number of lecture
hours per week, Third # represents the number of clinical hours per week
- * Elective Courses are offered at select times as faculty and interest are present
- (V) Variable Credit
-
NURS
5384
Fundamental Data Analytics and Visualization
(3:3:0,O)
This course is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses with foundational competencies in analytics and visualization, emphasizing the critical role of graphical data representation. The curriculum is designed to equip students to effectively analyze, interpret, and visually present healthcare data, facilitating enhanced decision-making processes, patient care and safety, and interdisciplinary communication. Moreover, students will learn to recognize trends and patterns within data, a skill pivotal to understanding the broader implications of healthcare analytics. The course offers an extensive exploration of data applications and topics, including but not limited to the fundamentals of data analytics, principles of data visualization, exploration of healthcare data sources, and the adept application of specialized analytics and visualization tools in the healthcare setting.
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NURS
5420
Foundations of World Health
(4:4:0,O)
This course provides a conceptual and ethical foundation for rural community and global health practice. Students are introduced to the fundamental social, political, and economic determinants of health in rural communities and developed/developing countries. A multi-professional approach to teaching the course concepts is employed.
-
NURS
5421
Issues in World Health
(4:4:0,O)
The course focuses on the rural/global burden of disease and the pattern of disease variations within and among communities/countries. The course explores management of disease and the empowerment of people within their communities to manage their health with limited resources. A multi-professional approach to teaching the course concepts is employed.
-
NURS
5422
Practicum: Application of the World Health Concepts
(4:3:1.5,H)
This course focuses on clinical application for improving health in rural/global health communities. Students will complete a project and clinical experience in an approved global/rural health setting under the supervision of the TTUHSC faculty member.
