Introduction to Public Health (Free Online Course With Certificate)
Alison Free Online Learning
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
3 - 4 hours
Pace
Full time, Part time
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Introduction
This course will explore the history, functions and science of public health. First, we will examine the role of government in public health, including its significant branches such as population and informatics. Next, we will discuss the meaningful epidemiologic functions, the measurement of disease incidence and the study of disease outbreaks. In addition, we will learn about public health ethics and human rights.
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This Free Online Course Includes:
- 3-4 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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Curriculum
In this course, ‘Introduction to Public Health’, we will learn the basic concept of public health and its related areas. Then, we will discuss how public health interventions can help us implement effective strategies and healthy lifestyles for society, organisations and individuals. Do you want to know how public health principles relate to key areas such as population and informatics? First, we will discuss all of this in detail. Next, we will explore why we need to understand the epidemiology and its benefits clearly. In addition, we will analyse the concept of public health and preventive medicine.
This course will illustrate how public health controls infectious diseases and protects the public. You will learn to measure the incidence of disease, how to investigate an outbreak and the extent of infection. We will examine the area of public health that deals with health issues that affect women, children and families. Wondering what the public health needs assessment and national public health policy are? We will learn the implications of these policies for practice and the national public health service framework and partnership. In addition, we will look at various environmental issues that can affect people's health and well-being. We will research communicable disease control and public health measures. We will explore topics such as chemical waste, air pollution, climate change and lack of access to health care. We will investigate how an epidemic disease occurs.
The course will then describe the science of global warming and the UK’s National Green Energy Plan. Want to know about the role of public health ethics and the relationship between human rights and public health? We will look at the ethics of vaccination and epidemiology. We will also scrutinise the role of government in promoting public health ethics. This course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn the basics of public health and its functions. So why wait? Start learning today.
Module 1
Fundamentals of Public Health
In this module, we will learn about public health interventions that can help us implement effective strategies and healthy lifestyles for society, organizations, and individuals. Next, we will look at the principles of public health and its major branches such as population and informatics. We will also learn about epidemiology and its benefits.
Module 2
Course assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Discuss how public health interventions can help us implement effective policies and healthy lifestyles
- Summarise how we can gain insight into public health goals
- Describe why we must have a clear understanding of epidemiology and its benefits
- Explain how public health controls infectious diseases and protects the general population
- Discuss the public health implications and epidemic patterns
- Outline the process of infant and maternal mortality prevention including the concept of infant mortality rates
- Explain what the public health needs assessment and national public health policy are
- Summarise the various environmental issues that can affect human health and wellbeing
- Discuss the ethics in epidemiology and vaccination and the role of government in promoting ethics in public health
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Career Opportunities
Careers related to this course:
- Health Educator
- Public Health Educator
- Community Health Worker
- Health Promotion Specialist