30-Hours Diploma in Public Health
Credit hours
3
Public health looks at the health of whole populations, and these units introduce its key ideas. Learners study epidemiology and basic statistics, controlling infectious and chronic diseases, social determinants and inequalities, and health promotion. Environmental health, policy and global governance, and maternal, child and community initiatives are also covered, suiting students and health workers.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Public Health Principles and Practice
- 02Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Health Professionals
- 03Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases Control
- 04Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequalities
- 05Health Promotion and Behavioural Change Strategies
- 06Environmental and Occupational Health
- 07Public Health Policy and Global Health Governance
- 08Maternal, Child and Community Health Initiatives
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