CIW515 Consumer Health

Learners will explore various concepts related to consumer health. Candidates will use project based inquiry and discussion to distinguish between reliable and unreliable health information, and recognize differences between honest and fraudulent health services and product marketing. Candidates will also explore trends in health consumerism. This course will enable candidates to make sound health consumer choices in the areas of nutrition, fitness, diet, drugs, product safety, and health care services. Health education activities for classroom use that are age and developmentally appropriate will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): None. 2 semester hours