Public Health for Non Health Professionals

Public Health for Non Health Professionals Certificate of Completion

The program is a 36 hours program that provides future and current professionals who do not have a public health background and want to work/are working with Community Based Organizations and or Faith Based Organizations with basic fundamentals of public Health. Participants learn basic fundamentals of Public Health, Organizations that shape community and public health and the role of Community and Faith organizations. In addition they are introduced, Epidemiology, communicable and non-communicable diseases, health care delivery in the United States, Community Organizing/building and health promotion and Health communication. To earn the Certificate of Completion, all courses must be completed with a "P".

Program Learning Outcomes

• 1. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the public health profession.

• 2. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of community organizations in maintaining healthy communities.

• 3. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to formulate basic community health related goals executed by non health professionals.

Program Requirements