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Description of Public Health Courses
- Public Health is a field that focuses on improving the health and well-being of communities and populations. It involves the study of various factors that affect public health, such as infectious diseases, environmental hazards, and lifestyle choices.
Common Things Learned
- In Public Health courses, students will learn about the various determinants of health, including social, economic, and environmental factors. They will also learn about epidemiology, the study of patterns and causes of disease in populations. Additionally, students will gain an understanding of health policy and management, and how public health interventions are designed, implemented, and evaluated. Other topics covered may include biostatistics, environmental health, and global health.
Typical Student
- Typical students in Public Health courses include those with a background in healthcare, social sciences, or biology. However, the field is interdisciplinary and attracts students from a range of backgrounds, including law, business, and engineering. Students who are interested in making a positive impact on public health and improving the well-being of populations are often drawn to this field.
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Health Across the Gender Spectrum
by Maya Adam, MD- 4.8
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Approx. 8 hours to complete
This course offers an intimate, story-based introduction to the experiences of six transgender children and their families. Through illustrated stories and short teaching videos, learners will gain a better understanding of gender identity and the gender spectrum. Due to the sensitive nature of the story-based course content, we have chosen not to offer course certificates for this course....
Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health
by Steffen Loft , Peter Møller , Zorana Jovanovic Andersen- 4.8
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Approx. 12 hours to complete
We all have to breathe to live. But the air we breathe is polluted both outdoors and indoors. Each year, this pollution costs 7 million lives across the globe – and a lot of suffering. 1 in 8 deaths is due to air pollution. What is air pollution? What are the sources?...
Communicating During Global Emergencies
by Dabney P. Evans, PhD, MPH , Julia Smith-Easley- 4.7
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Approx. 8 hours to complete
In collaboration with the Rollins School of Public Health and the CDC's Division of Global Health Protection, Emergency Response, and Recovery Branch, this course introduces basic concepts and principles of communicating during a global crisis or emergency. It explores why communication during an emergency is different and the importance of adapting emergency messages to the needs of affected populations....
History of Medical Cannabis
by Kent Hutchison- 4.8
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Approx. 17 hours to complete
This History of Medical Cannabis course is designed to have you think critically about past, present, and future research on the health effects of cannabis by developing a more nuanced understanding of the barriers to research as well as different approaches to research. Introduction to Course and to Cannabis Introduction to Module...
Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface
by Rafael Ruiz De Castañeda , Isabelle Bolon , Antoine Flahault , Arnaud Fontanet (in Partnership with UNIGE) , André Ravel (in Partnership with UNIGE)- 4.7
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Approx. 49 hours to complete
The University of Geneva, Institute Pasteur, University of Montreal and Centre Virchow-Villermé/University Paris Descartes welcome you to this MOOC on "Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface"! Over the next 8 weeks, you will explore and learn about some of the major and current Global Health Challenges at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface: zoonotic emerging infections (e....
The Challenges of Global Health
by Dr. David Boyd- 4.8
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Approx. 20 hours to complete
What are the world’s major health challenges? What contributes to them? What can we do to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities? Taught by Dr. David Boyd, an award-winning professor at Duke University’s Global Health Institute (https://www. youtube. com/watch? Getting Started Why Should You Take This Course? Before We Get Started...
Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview
by Rafael Ruiz De Castañeda , Antoine Flahault- 4.5
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Approx. 19 hours to complete
This course proposes an overview of current global health challenges drawing on the insights of several academic disciplines including medicine, public health, law, economics, social sciences and humanities. This interdisciplinary approach will guide the student into seven critical topics in global health. Introduction General Introduction by Antoine Flahault Prof. Antoine Geissbuhler...
Introduction to Climate Change and Health
by Robert Dubrow- 4.8
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Approx. 15 hours to complete
Climate change is one of the greatest threats to human health in the 21st century. Yet these impacts to health are still not well recognized. Since you can’t change what you don’t understand, this course is designed to equip health and environmental professionals, as well as other changemakers and the public, with critical and usable knowledge to take positive action....
Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice
by Keri Althoff, PhD, MPH- 4.7
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Approx. 6 hours to complete
Epidemiology is often described as the cornerstone science in public health. Epidemiology in public health practice uses study design and analyses to identify causes in an outbreak situation, guides interventions to improve population health, and evaluates programs and policies. In this course, we'll define the role of the professional epidemiologist as it relates to public health services, functions, and competencies....
An Introduction to Global Health
by Flemming Konradsen- 4.8
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Approx. 19 hours to complete
This course will provide you with an overview of the most important health challenges facing the world today. You will gain insight into how challenges have changed over time, we will discuss the likely determinants of such changes and examine future projections. Defining and Measuring Global Health 1. 1: Welcome to the Course (F Konradsen)...
Time
- It typically takes a few semesters to gain the fundamentals of Public Health, including an understanding of the various determinants of health and the basics of epidemiology. However, becoming well adept in this topic can take several years of graduate study and practical experience. Many Public Health professionals pursue advanced degrees, such as a Master of Public Health (MPH) or a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), in order to gain specialized knowledge and skills.
Courses
Public Health courses are often part of a larger program of study in public health, which may include courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, and environmental health. Additionally, students may take courses in related fields, such as healthcare management, social work, and healthcare law.
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Fields
Public Health is used in a variety of fields, including healthcare, government, non-profit organizations, and academia. In healthcare, Public Health professionals may work in hospitals or clinics, focusing on improving the health of specific populations or communities. In government, they may work for public health agencies or departments, developing and implementing policies to improve public health. In non-profit organizations, Public Health professionals may work on issues such as health equity or access to healthcare. In academia, they may conduct research or teach courses related to Public Health.
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Careers
Public Health skills are in demand in a variety of careers, including healthcare administration, public health policy, community health, and global health. Public Health professionals may work in government agencies, non-profit organizations, hospitals, or research institutions. They may also work in international organizations, such as the World Health Organization, or in the private sector, focusing on issues such as occupational health and safety or health insurance.
- Examples of Common Careers
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- Epidemiologist
- Public Health Educator
- Health Policy Analyst
- Community Health Worker
