Introduction to Global Public Health

As health concerns and healthcare systems around the world continue to evolve, there’s a rise in demand for those specialising in global public health sectors.

Are you interested in the well-being of local and international communities? Do you want to contribute to developing equal access to quality health services for all? Workers in public health focus on fulfilling these needs.

Complete our Introduction to Global Public Health course, which is offered in partnership with Richmond University, to learn how to analyse the factors involved in global health issues and solutions, and gain the theoretical and practical skills needed to make a positive contribution to increasing the accessibility and quality of health services for people worldwide.

Through live lectures, real-life case studies, and assigned activities you’ll learn about sustainable approaches to global health challenges. These challenges include: both infectious and non-transferable diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, environmental impact on health, maternal health, mental health and natural disasters.
 
Course Information
 
Course starts: 1 June 2020
Enrolment closes: 27 May 2020
Duration: 1 week
Time Commitment: 15 Hours
Format: Online
Option Extra: GVI Program Abroad
Costs: Flexible Payment Options
 
Skills you’ll Acquire

After completing this course you’ll be able to:

• understand key concepts in global public health
• analyse health systems and understand the interrelated issues and stakeholders
• explain the key contextual factors that influence public health
• summarise key issues for public health in global development.

 
Course Curriculum
 
Learn about the history of global public health. You’ll begin by learning about the cultural, economic, environmental, governmental and social influences involved in local and international healthcare.

Through analysis of historic and existing global health issues, you’ll learn to identify root causes and effective solutions. You’ll explore strategies for health education, health system management, patient care and engagement, preventive health and treatment of infectious and non-transferable diseases.

Following this, you’ll gain an understanding of finance in health, exploring the roles and relationships of stakeholders in politics and the economy. Learn the components of universal health coverage (UHC) including accessibility, affordability and quality. You’ll also discuss the objectives and targets of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG) 3: Health and Well-Being.

You’ll then analyse different approaches to maternal health, mental health, nutrition and preventative health. Pull from resources provided by recognised public health organisations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO).

After successfully completing this course, you’ll have the foundational knowledge to consider contributing towards global public health initiatives.
 
EARN A CERTIFICATE
 
Want to show colleges, universities and employers that you’ve got the knowledge and skills covered in this course? Once you’ve successfully completed any of our courses, we’ll send you a digital certificate of completion at no additional cost. The certificate will feature the official name of the course, your name, the date and a signature from your course instructor. Add the certificate to your college application, your graduate school application, your job application or your LinkedIn page.
 
GVI ONLINE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RICHMOND SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL & CONTINUING STUDIES