Time Commitment:
This self-paced course should take approximately 3 hours to complete. It is available on our PHTC Virtual Campus on a continuous basis.
This course is Co-Sponsored with the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Contact Information
Practice and Workforce Development
Arnold School of Public Health
915 Greene St, Suite 508
Columbia, SC 29208
Phone: 803-777-0988
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What is Introduction to Public Health about?
This course provides a comprehensive overview of public health from its historical roots to defining what public health is today. It also teaches participants how governmental public health agencies are organized while covering the core public health functions and 10 Essential Public Health Services. Overall, the course is designed to give you a better understanding of the core concepts of public health.
Who Should Take this Course
All of those working in a public health setting who have no formal training in public health, clinicians wanting to better understand population health and any one else just wanting to learn about his important field.
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