This course introduces the foundations of Health Promotion, its theory and practice, and it proposes to center on the Non-Communicable Diseases emergency/epidemic affecting Palau. Specific theories and international fundamental documents are reviewed, and support the practical compone

This course introduces the basic principles and concepts of nutrition as they apply to different age and social groups, such as pregnant and lactating mothers, sport-persons and the elderly. Needs of nutrients at different life cycle stages are addressed, as are the nutritional anthro

This course addresses the main principles and concepts linking disease agents, susceptible hosts and the environment, in the progression through a “disease spectrum”. The relevance of the environment: soil, air, and water, in the transmission of disease agents is highlighted, along wi

This course introduces the basic principles of epidemiology and its relevance to the identification, description and measurement of the distribution of disease and other health-related states and their determinants in the population.

This course introduces basic concepts relevant to three aspects pertaining to social health: teen-age pregnancies; care for the elderly; and children requiring special care. The Course addresses the characteristics and management or interventions relevant to the three situations.

This course introduces basic principles of epidemiological surveillance as they apply to the monitoring of potential introduction of infectious pathogens into communities or countries.

This course introduces the very actual, basic concepts relevant to three aspects pertaining to Emergency Health: health emergency set-up in Palau; health emergency response; and role of the media in health emergencies. The Course addresses concepts, structures and roles of each organi

This course addresses some of the Non-Communicable Diseases [NCDs] affecting man. Specifically, it focuses on: diabetes and asthma/chronic respiratory disease. Details about risk factors, susceptibility, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis are offered for each of the named conditions.

This course addresses some of the Non-Communicable Diseases [NCDs] affecting man. Specifically, it focuses on: cancer and gout/ arthritis. Details about risk factors, susceptibility, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis are offered for each of the named conditions.

This course introduces basic concepts relevant to two aspects affecting Family Health, child obesity and adolescent “bullying” in relation to Palauan situations. The Course addresses the characteristics and prevention relevant to the two issues.