

The preventive care program allowed me to view health care from the lifestyle and wellness perspective.
The online Doctorate of Public Health in Preventive Care program centers on studying chronic lifestyle-related diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Graduates are equipped to understand the leading causes of diseases and are adept at determining the most effective ways to prevent, improve, and even reverse them. Following the teaching, preaching, and healing model inspired by Jesus Christ, this program is tailored for working professionals seeking career growth opportunities.
In alignment with the Loma Linda Blue Zone Lifestyle traditions, the Preventive Care program incorporates principles that promote longevity and well-being. By embracing these time-tested practices, graduates gain a comprehensive understanding of preventive care and contribute to healthier communities through lifestyle interventions.
The preventive care program allowed me to view health care from the lifestyle and wellness perspective.
Students are prepared to be certified health coaches by the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching upon fulfilling the appropriate board requirements.
The DrPH focuses on non-communicable diseases, often associated with lifestyle factors, genetic predisposition and environmental influences.
Get details on the standard cost of attendance by visiting the LLU website at- https://llu.edu/academics/programs/public-health-preventive-care-drph-online
In addition to the entrance requirements for all Dr.P.H. degrees, applicants to the preventive care concentration must have:
In addition to standard Dr.P.H. corequisites, the Dr.P.H. program in preventive care requires the following courses in addition to units required for the degree. It is recommended these courses be taken early in the program.
HPRO 526 Lifestyle Diseases and Risk Reduction
HPRO 573 Exercise Physiology I
NUTR 529 Health Aspects of Vegetarian Eating
The world needs the Preventive Care program because of its focus on the cause, prevention and lifestyle management of the most common diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and obesity. The Preventive Care DrPH program is one of the few exclusive doctoral-level and research-focused centered around preventing those diseases.
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