Public Health Technology Program at ICC: Empowering Healthcare Professionals
Award-winning community college ICC offers a unique Public Health Technology Program led by Program Director Cassie Alexander. The program addresses the increasing complexities of the healthcare system and aims to meet the high demand for skilled professionals in public health. With a focus on community engagement and support, the program targets high school graduates, current ICC students, and healthcare professionals looking to advance their careers. Supported by grants and offering a fully online Associate of Applied Science Degree, this program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to excel in the dynamic field of public health.
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Cassie Alexander Program Director Public Health Technology cjalexander@iccms.edu 662-620-5144
AWARD WINNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE Located in Northeast Mississippi Offer academic, vocational-technical, and personal enrichment programs. 10 Health Science Programs Ranked 6thamong the nation s best community colleges by WalletHub. One of the nation s top 150 by the Aspen Institute
A NATIONWIDE CALL TO DEVELOP Community Colleges & Public Health Project cosponsored by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health and the League for Innovation in the Community College - Public Health: Generalist or Health Navigator
Increasing Complexities of Health Care System Health Care Reform Aging Population Our Region s High Morbidity and Mortality Rate: 49th Overall U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 25% by 2022 Our Decision to Offer this Career Program at ICC
Focus Groups: Local and Statewide Support North Mississippi Medical Center Area Agency on Aging MAC Centers/MDHS AARP Mississippi Mississippi Hospital Association Mississippi Public Health Association
Survey Results 81.4% of students said they were interested in public health as a career. 75.3% of those students were interested in an Associate of Applied Science Degree rather than a Certificate of Completion.
Dean of eLearning and Dean of Health Sciences Public Health Technology 60 Semester hours Grant received to help develop program Fully Online Associate of Applied Science Degree
Intended Student Body High School Graduates Current ICC Students Persons Already Working in the Health Care Field
Admissions Must be a high school graduate or have a GED equivalent. Must have a minimum ACT score of 18. Submit ICC application and online Health Science Application by the April 1 deadline.
Recruiting Strategy Marketing plan developed with Community Relations. Target our current Pre-Health Science Students Target our local high schools through Career Expos
Public Health Technology Online Curriculum PHT 1113 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH 3 1st Year 1st Semester PHT 1123 HEALTH CARE DELIVERY 3 BIO 1534 SURVEY OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY AND BIO 1530 LAB 4 ENG 1113 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3 LLS 1152 COLLEGE LIFE TOTAL HOURS 2 15
Public Health Technology Online Curriculum PHT 1213 PREVENTION AND COMMUNITY HEALTH 3 PHT 1223 HEALTH INSURANCE 3 1st Year 2nd Semester TAH 1113 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY IN ALLIED HEALTH 3 ENG 1123 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 3 TMA 1063 APPLIED MATH FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TOTAL HOURS 15 3
Public Health Technology Online Curriculum PHT 2113 INTRODUCTION TO EPIDEMIOLOGY 3 2nd Year 1st Semester PHT 2123 HEALTH INFORMATION ACCESS AND ANALYSIS 3 PHT 2133 PRACTICUM I 3 SPT 2113 PUBLIC SPEAKING I 3 FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES ELECTIVE TOTAL HOURS 15 3
Public Health Technology Online Curriculum PHT 2213 HEALTHCARE ADVOCACY 3 2nd Year 2nd Semester PHT 2223 PUBIC HEALTH EDUCATION COMMUNICATION 3 PHT 2233 PRACTICUM II 3 EPY 2533 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 3 PHT 2243 PUBLIC HEALTH AND AGING TOTAL HOURS 15 3
Course Development Course Designers were selected and given standards. All complete in Canvas by August 1. Beginner designers were trained using ICC eLearning standards.
Faculty Development Minimum Teaching Requirements Minimum Bachelor s Degree Minimum Experience in Health Related Field Public Health Specific Courses Minimum background in Public Health
Questions? Cassie Alexander Program Director Public Health Technology cjalexander@iccms.edu 662-620-5144
