HS 330 case studies
HS 330 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
HS 330 is a course code in the numbering style used by The Institutes for its designation and certificate course catalogues, where three-digit numbers such as AIC 300, AU 300, AINS 101, ARM 400 and AIM 330 identify individual courses within a designation track. However, the only permitted source for this page, the homepage at theinstitutes.org, does not list HS 330 anywhere: it names no HS course, no HS designation, and no exam details for that code. The HS 330 case studies are 5 cases and about 3,562 words.
1Potluck Gastroenteritis: Advisory Before Confirmation
On 14 June, a county health department receives reports of acute gastroenteritis among attendees of a 12 June potluck. The sign-in sheet lists 68 people; 41 meet a preliminary case definition of vomiting or at least 3 loose stools within 48 hours of the event.
741 words, about 4 min2Battery Recycling: Blood Lead at 48 µg/dL
A battery-recycling plant employs 24 production workers. Personal air monitoring during a 10-hour shift shows lead concentrations of 38–52 µg/m³; two samples exceed the 50 µg/m³ permissible exposure limit.
737 words, about 4 min3Vaccine Shortage: State Directive Versus Local Equity
A county health department receives 600 doses of a two-dose vaccine during a shortage. Each person needs two doses 21 days apart; second doses are contractually guaranteed in six weeks.
697 words, about 3 min4Postpartum Hemorrhage at Home: Transfer Against Family Refusal
A 26-year-old woman gave birth at home 2 hours ago after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery. Estimated blood loss is 900 mL.
698 words, about 3 min5Adolescent Suicidal Ideation: Parental Refusal of Psychiatric Admission
A 17-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department by her parents after a school counselor found a note saying, “I will take all my mom’s pills Friday.” She has a history of depression and one previous overdose at age 15. Tonight she is calm, makes eye contact, and says, “I wrote it, but I wouldn’t really do it.” She reports passive thoughts of not wanting to wake up but denies a current plan or intent.
689 words, about 3 min