Public Health

Overview :

The Public Health course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the principles, practices, and policies that underpin the field of public health. This course covers a wide range of topics including epidemiology, health promotion, disease prevention, and health policy, with a focus on improving community health and well-being.

Key Takeaways :

• Foundations of Public Health: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the core principles and history of public health.
• Epidemiology and Biostatistics: Learn how to apply epidemiological methods and biostatistical techniques to study health trends and outcomes.
• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Explore strategies for promoting health and preventing diseases within populations.
• Global Health Issues: Understand the global health challenges and the role of public health in addressing these issues.
• Health Policy and Management: Learn about the development, implementation, and evaluation of health policies and programs.
• Community Health: Study the factors that affect community health and strategies for community health improvement.
• Environmental Health: Understand the impact of environmental factors on health and the importance of sustainable practices.

Course Contents :

1. Introduction to Public Health

   • Definition and scope of public health
   • History and evolution of public health
   • Core functions and essential services

2. Epidemiology and Biostatistics

   • Principles of epidemiology
   • Study designs and data collection methods
   • Biostatistical concepts and data analysis
   • Applications of epidemiology in public health

3. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

   • Theories and models of health behavior
   • Health education and communication strategies
   • Vaccination and immunization programs
   • Screening and early detection of diseases

4. Global Health

   • Major global health issues and challenges
   • Infectious diseases and pandemics
   • Maternal and child health
   • Global health initiatives and organizations

5. Health Policy and Management

   • Health policy development and analysis
   • Health systems and healthcare delivery
   • Program planning and evaluation
   • Leadership and management in public health

6. Community Health

   • Social determinants of health
   • Community health needs assessment
   • Community-based interventions
   • Health equity and social justice

7. Environmental Health

   • Environmental risk factors and health impacts
   • Air and water quality management
   • Occupational health and safety
   • Sustainable practices and policies

Course Deliverables :

• Public Health Research Paper: Write a research paper on a current public health issue, including analysis and recommendations.
• Epidemiological Study Project: Design and conduct a small-scale epidemiological study, analyzing the data and presenting the findings.
• Health Promotion Campaign: Develop and implement a health promotion campaign targeting a specific health issue within a community.
• Global Health Case Study: Analyze a case study on a global health challenge, providing insights and proposed solutions.
• Health Policy Proposal: Create a proposal for a new health policy or program, including a detailed implementation plan.
• Community Health Assessment Report: Conduct a community health needs assessment and write a report with recommendations for improvement.
• Environmental Health Action Plan: Develop an action plan to address an environmental health issue, incorporating sustainable practices.
• Certificate of Completion: Recognition of expertise in public health principles and practices.