D402 Course of Study Worksheet
D402 WGU Course of Study Worksheet with
Complete Solutions
Section 1: Community and Public Health
Lesson 1: History of Community and Public Health
• Describe the historical background of community and public health goals.
• How have historical events led to developing and achieving modern
community goals and public health goals?
Key Terms from Lesson 1. Describe each:
• Germ Theory of Disease
• Pasteurization
• Vaccine
• Shattuck Report
• Evidence-Based Medicine
• Penicillin
Lesson 2: Definitions of Community and Public Health
• Define community health and public health.
• What are the similarities and differences between community and public health?
Key Terms for Lesson 2. Describe each:
• Community Health
• Public Health
• Community Health Assessment
Lesson 3: Goals of Community and Public Health
• Identify community and public health goals.
• Why is community health important to public health?
Key Terms for Lesson 3. Describe each:
• Mortality
• Morbidity
• Health Determinants
• Intervention
, D402 Course of Study Worksheet
Lesson 4: Community and Public Health Models
• What is the importance of understanding and using the PRECEDE–
PROCEED model in community and public health?
• What is the importance of understanding the socio-ecological model used
in community and public health?
Key Terms for Lesson 4. Describe each:
• Socio-Ecological Model of Health
• Individual Factors
• Interpersonal Factors
• Institutional and Organizational Factors
• Community Factors
• Public Policy Factors
• PRECEDE–PROCEED Model
Lesson 5: Stages of Change Model
• Describe the stages of change model used in community and public health.
• What is the importance of understanding and applying the stages of change
to promote health?
Key Term for Lesson 5. Describe each:
• Stages of Change Model
Lesson 6: Health Belief Model
• Why is the health belief model important for determining readiness to take
action against health threats?
Key Terms for Lesson 6. Describe each:
• Health Belief Model
• Perceived Susceptibility
• Perceived Severity
• Perceived Benefits
• Perceived Barriers
• Cues to Action
• Self-Efficacy
Lesson 7: Roles in School Community and Public Health
• Identify roles within school settings for community and public health.
D402 WGU Course of Study Worksheet with
Complete Solutions
Section 1: Community and Public Health
Lesson 1: History of Community and Public Health
• Describe the historical background of community and public health goals.
• How have historical events led to developing and achieving modern
community goals and public health goals?
Key Terms from Lesson 1. Describe each:
• Germ Theory of Disease
• Pasteurization
• Vaccine
• Shattuck Report
• Evidence-Based Medicine
• Penicillin
Lesson 2: Definitions of Community and Public Health
• Define community health and public health.
• What are the similarities and differences between community and public health?
Key Terms for Lesson 2. Describe each:
• Community Health
• Public Health
• Community Health Assessment
Lesson 3: Goals of Community and Public Health
• Identify community and public health goals.
• Why is community health important to public health?
Key Terms for Lesson 3. Describe each:
• Mortality
• Morbidity
• Health Determinants
• Intervention
, D402 Course of Study Worksheet
Lesson 4: Community and Public Health Models
• What is the importance of understanding and using the PRECEDE–
PROCEED model in community and public health?
• What is the importance of understanding the socio-ecological model used
in community and public health?
Key Terms for Lesson 4. Describe each:
• Socio-Ecological Model of Health
• Individual Factors
• Interpersonal Factors
• Institutional and Organizational Factors
• Community Factors
• Public Policy Factors
• PRECEDE–PROCEED Model
Lesson 5: Stages of Change Model
• Describe the stages of change model used in community and public health.
• What is the importance of understanding and applying the stages of change
to promote health?
Key Term for Lesson 5. Describe each:
• Stages of Change Model
Lesson 6: Health Belief Model
• Why is the health belief model important for determining readiness to take
action against health threats?
Key Terms for Lesson 6. Describe each:
• Health Belief Model
• Perceived Susceptibility
• Perceived Severity
• Perceived Benefits
• Perceived Barriers
• Cues to Action
• Self-Efficacy
Lesson 7: Roles in School Community and Public Health
• Identify roles within school settings for community and public health.
