Imperial College London
Foundations of Public Health Practice Specialization
Imperial College London

Foundations of Public Health Practice Specialization

Dr Richard J Pinder

Instructor: Dr Richard J Pinder

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Specialization - 4 course series

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Category: Socioeconomics
Category: Epidemiology
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Preventative Care
Category: Social Justice
Category: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Category: Governance
Category: Program Evaluation
Category: Social Sciences
Category: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies
Category: Policy Analysis
Category: Public Policies
Category: Health Systems
Category: Advocacy
Category: Health Assessment

What you'll learn

  • Use the principles which underpin public health as a discipline in order to articulate public health objectives 

  • Apply appropriate health protection, health improvement and disease prevention interventions in order to improve public health programmes  

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Category: Program Evaluation
Category: Health Assessment
Category: Data Collection
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Statistical Analysis
Category: Report Writing
Category: Health Care
Category: Data Synthesis
Category: Public Policies
Category: Analysis
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Policy Analysis

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Category: Behavioral Economics
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Behavioral Health
Category: Culture
Category: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies
Category: Social Sciences
Category: Policy Analysis
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Research
Category: Health Care
Category: Psychology
Category: Public Policies

Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection

Course 48 hours4.9 (114 ratings)

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Category: Infectious Diseases
Category: Infection Control
Category: Emergency Response
Category: Epidemiology
Category: Health And Safety Standards
Category: Preventative Care
Category: Pollution Prevention
Category: Environment Health And Safety
Category: Sanitation
Category: Environmental Monitoring
Category: Health Care
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Environmental Issue
Category: Water Resources
Category: Medical Science and Research
Category: Public Safety and National Security

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Dr Richard J Pinder
Imperial College London
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