Full course description
Course Overview:
Welcome to Mobile Health Unit Screening & Training resource modules. This self-paced course is offered as an open educational library of resources. The course contains a compilation of helpful resources and tips to assist with creation of a Mobile Health Unit or expansion of services.
This course introduces the learner to the project overview, common undiagnosed illnesses, assessment measures, how to interpret results, and how to navigate the referral process.
This project addresses health disparities in Missouri through screening, education, and referral. Our goal is to screen adults who may be at high-risk, direct them to care for heart disease and Type II Diabetes, & help reduce severe COVID illness due to multiple, undiagnosed medical conditions.
Our goal is to conduct 40 health education events in partnership with communities in Southern Missouri.
Learning Outcomes:
- Define Comorbidity
- Define Type II Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
- Define Hypertension (HTN)
- Define Heart Disease and High Cholesterol
- Understand the basics of health screening assessments.
- Demonstrate understanding of patient safety measures and protecting personal information.
- Interpret screening results; HbA1c (A1c), Lipid Panel, Blood Pressure, BMI
- Educate participants about prevention and management.
- Provide referral services and resources to participants.
- Demonstrate competency through assessment, practice and role playing.
Modules:
The modules in this course include:
- Student Resources and Navigation
- Welcome: Content Overview and Understanding the Basics
- Understanding Diabetes
- Understanding Heart Disease
- Understanding Hypertension
- Professional Skills; Communication, Education, and Resources
Instructor(s):
Rebbecca Fenton
Lynelle Phillips
Candace Coffman
Cary Creach
Length:
10 hours
Department:
MU Extension, HOPE, CHEO
Credit:
Course Completion Certificate
Audience:
Anyone, there are no prerequisite skills required though a background in healthcare may be beneficial.
University of Missouri Extension complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have a disability and need accommodations in connection with participation in an educational program or you need materials in an alternate format, please notify your instructor as soon as possible so that necessary arrangements can be made.