Course Highlights
Unlock the power of Public Health and its transformative role in shaping healthier societies. This Public Health Basics Course introduces learners to vital topics, beginning with an overview of health systems and foundational principles. You’ll explore key aspects such as policy development, environmental health, and ethical considerations that shape impactful decisions. With a structured focus, each module offers essential insight and approaches to improving population wellbeing.
As the journey continues, learners examine epidemiology, disease occurrence patterns, and how to interpret measures of health frequency. Gain clarity on transmission dynamics and strategic interventions essential for controlling infections. The maternity and childbirth segment highlights maternal care’s pivotal role, adding a real-world context to the science. You’ll also explore how diverse environments—physical, social, and built—interact with health outcomes.
This Public Health course empowers learners with theoretical depth and applied knowledge, ideal for aspiring professionals or those seeking to enhance their understanding of community wellbeing. Whether you’re aiming to work in policy, healthcare delivery, or global health organisations, the course builds a solid foundation for meaningful change. Guided by ethics and data-driven practices, learners will emerge with a sharp analytical perspective and the ability to evaluate health interventions responsibly.
Learning outcome
- - Grasp fundamental concepts within the domain of Public Health.
- - Interpret epidemiological data with confidence and accuracy.
- - Understand principles of disease transmission and control strategies.
- - Assess environmental influences on population-level health.
- - Analyse maternal and neonatal care frameworks in global health contexts.
- - Evaluate health systems’ impact on access and equity.
- - Apply ethical reasoning to Public Health scenarios and dilemmas.
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Why should I take this course?
- - Enhance your critical thinking through Public Health studies.
- - Learn essential strategies for tackling population health issues.
- - Acquire skills relevant to research, policy, and health services planning.
- - Engage with the social determinants influencing community wellbeing.
- - Strengthen your CV with a recognised foundation in Public Health.
Career Path
- - Public Health Analyst
- - Epidemiology Research Assistant
- - Community Health Coordinator
- - Environmental Health Specialist
- - Health Policy Consultant
- - Maternal Health Advocate
Requirements
- - Interest in health, wellbeing, or healthcare systems.
- - Basic literacy and numeracy for understanding data and concepts.
- - Access to a device with internet for course participation.
Curriculum
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Introduction to Public Health
00:23:00
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Principles of Public Health
00:20:00
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Understanding Epidemiology
00:23:00
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Disease Control
00:23:00
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Understanding Measures of Disease Frequency
00:19:00
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Maternity and Childbirth
00:37:00
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Environment and Public Health
00:21:00
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Health System and Policy
00:22:00
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Public Health and Ethics
00:15:00
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Get Your CPD Certificate
00:01:00
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Duration:3 hours, 24 minutes
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Access:1 Year
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Units:10

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