Mar 28, 2024  
2014-2015 General/Graduate Catalog - Expires August 2020 
    
2014-2015 General/Graduate Catalog - Expires August 2020 [Archived Catalog]

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HLTH 240 - Issues in Consumer Health


This course meets the requirements for a minor in Health Studies. This course helps students gain a basic understanding of the multitude of issues related to consumer health in the United States. Course topics include Consumer Bill of Rights, consumer-driven healthcare, impacts of advertising on consumer spending (wants vs. needs), consumer protection laws/agencies/organizations, analysis of conventional vs. alternative/complementary medicine, and how to complain effectively. Emphasis is on how these issues currently affect one’s health and well-being.

Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring only, even years)
NOTE: The Health Science Course Fee applies to this course.



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