Lesson 2. Historical perspectives on Public Health and its evolution
Public health in the United States has evolved significantly over the centuries, shaped by various social, economic, and scientific developments. Early beginnings Bernardino Ramazzini (1633–1714), often called the “father of occupational medicine,” published Diseases of Workers. This book applied epidemiological principles and identified specific health hazards, such as exposure to chemicals, dust, and metals, as […]
Lesson 1. Overview of Public Health principles
Definition of Public Health Health is: The absence of disease. A state that allows the individual to adequately cope with all the demands of daily life. Equilibrium an individual establishes within and between themselves and their social and physical environment. Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the […]
Module 1. Introduction to Public Health
Module 1 defines public health and introduces students to core functions of public health. Module 1 Module 1 resources 10 Essential Public Health Services. APHA. Examples of How SDOH Can Be Addressed Through the 10 EPHS. CDC. Perry IA. Assessment, Policy Development, and Assurance: Evolving the Core Functions of Public Health to Address Health Threats. […]
Public Health modules
1. Foundations of Public Health
These are foundational concepts for understanding public health—you’ll look at its history and its relationship with medicine. You will explore the societal factors that affect health and illness, compare and contrast biomedical ethics with that of public health, and revisit study designs used in public health. This credit’s modules
Virtual Public Health
During the two-credit longitudinal course, you will work at your own pace with assessments that mark your progress and assure you integrate your other electives with this learning. You’ll be introduced to the knowledge, skills, and range of care needs that physicians encounter in different roles in the public health system and how those skills […]