Public Health Fundamentals Course

Master public health essentials from epidemiology to ethics in this engaging, expert-led online course.

Overview
Delve into the core of public health with this expertly designed course, covering everything from foundational principles to ethical considerations. Gain a solid understanding of how diseases spread, how health systems operate, and the critical role of maternity and childbirth in community wellbeing. This course balances theory with practical insights into disease control and health policy, preparing you to think like a public health professional.

Designed to sharpen your awareness of epidemiology and measures of disease frequency, the course also explores the ethical challenges that face public health today. Whether your interest lies in policy-making or health promotion, this course provides the intellectual tools to approach public health challenges confidently and knowledgeably.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand key principles that govern public health systems globally.
• Explain fundamental concepts of epidemiology and disease patterns.
• Analyse various methods used in disease control and prevention.
• Interpret measures of disease frequency in population studies.
• Describe the impact of maternity and childbirth on community health.
• Discuss ethical considerations within public health practice.

Course Curriculum:

• Introduction to Public Health
• Principles of Public Health
• Understanding Epidemiology
• Disease Control
• Understanding Measures of Disease Frequency
• Maternity and Childbirth
• Health System and Policy
• Public Health and Ethics

Who is this Course For:

• Individuals interested in health policy development and analysis.
• Professionals seeking to understand epidemiology basics.
• Students aiming for a career in public health or healthcare.
• Those curious about disease prevention and control methods.
• Health workers wanting knowledge of maternity and childbirth impacts.
• Policy makers involved in designing health system frameworks.
• Anyone keen to explore ethical issues in public health.
• Researchers looking to deepen understanding of disease frequency measures.

Career Path:

• Public Health Officer — Average UK salary: £32,000 per year
• Epidemiologist — Average UK salary: £40,000 per year
• Health Policy Advisor — Average UK salary: £38,000 per year
• Disease Control Specialist — Average UK salary: £35,000 per year
• Maternity and Child Health Coordinator — Average UK salary: £30,000 per year
• Public Health Analyst — Average UK salary: £34,000 per year