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- 1.3 Evolution of Global Public Health
- 1.4 Measuring Health Status
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Global Public Health
Understand the value of health as a need and right of the global public with the Global Public Health program.
Intermediate
Online
10 Weeks
Free
14 Jan, 2024 - 01 Sep, 2024
Enrollment Date
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Learning efforts
4-6 Hours Per Week
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Course overview
Taught by experts from Harvard, the Public Health Foundation of India, the National Institute of Transforming India (NITI), and the Royal Institute of International Affairs, the Global Public Health by edX explains the intrinsic value of an individual’s health. This intermediate course focuses on the subjects of Health and Safety.
The Global Public Health certification syllabus touches on the influences and results of quality health globally that fulfil Sustainable Development Goals. The course instils an understanding of a nation as supported by the four pillars of economic, individual health, social, and environmental well-being of citizens. One learning module is assigned per week, which students can tackle at their own pace and convenience.
This self-paced 10-week course is offered by the SDG Academy- an initiative of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Learners can benefit from the Global Public Health certification, which is purchasable. The certificate is shareable on LinkedIn, and can also be attached to your resume or portfolio. The candidates can also audit the programme for a limited duration free of cost.
The highlights
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- An intermediate course
- 10-week program
- Online program
- In-depth learning
- Self-paced
- Video-based lectures
- Video transcripts
Program offerings
- Verified course completion certificate
- Online lectures
- Video transcripts
- Expert-driven curriculum
- In-depth learning
Course and certificate fees
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Eligibility criteria
Global Public Health certification course entails no professional or educational eligibility.
What you will learn
Global Public Health training consolidates in students an understanding of the below-mentioned topics:
- Epidemiological and demographic transitions of the planet
- Trends in public health- present and future
- Global impacts on collective wellness over the years
- Infrastructural and institutional effects on the healthcare industry
Who it is for
Students, practitioners, and professionals from healthcare, international development, public policy, and other related domains form the ideal candidate for the Global Public Health program. Anyone interested in evaluating key concepts and practices to eradicate poverty and universal education is also welcome.
Admission details
The Global Public Health online course invites applicants to join the programme through edX’s platform. The following steps will direct learners to register for the programme.
Step 1: Visit the website through the link given: Global Public Health | edX and clarify doubts, if any.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Enrol’ option visible on the web page’s top.
Step 3: The login/signup page of edX will open. Learners need to create a new account using a Microsoft, Google, Apple, or Facebook account. They can also manually enter their details such as name, mail address, and country of residence. Create a password and username of their choice.
Step 4: Candidates can access their learning materials through edX’s student’s dashboard.
Filling the form
To pursue the Global Public Health certification course, students need to register their details onto the edX’s learner portal. A physical application does not apply to the course registration. Nonetheless, when creating an account, students must not forget to provide their username, email address, password, and name.
The syllabus
Introducing public health
Trends in Public Health
- 2.1 Demographic and Epidemiological Transitions
- 2.2 Economics to Equity in Health
- 2.3 Globalization and Its Impact on Public Health
Infectious Diseases
- 3.1 The Changing Patterns of Infectious Diseases in Time and Place
- 3.2 Control, Elimination, Eradication, Extinction
- 3.3 Zoonoses
- 3.4 New and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases
- 3.5 Childhood Diseases with a Focus on Diarrhea and Pneumonia
Maternal and Child Health
- 4.1 Child Health
- 4.2 Maternal Health
- 4.3 The Sexual and Reproductive Health Agenda
- 4.4 The Long Shadow of Childhood Undernutrition
Non-Communicable Diseases – Part I
- 5.1 Introduction to NCDs
- 5.2 Impact of Tobacco Abuse
- 5.3 Diet and Physical Activity-I
- 5.4 Diet and Physical Activity-II
- 5.5 Overweight, Obesity and Diabetes Mellitus
Non-Communicable Diseases – Part II
- 6.1 Cardiovascular Disease
- 6.2 Cancers
- 6.3 Respiratory Illnesses
- 6.4 Mental Health
- 6.5 Injuries (Road Traffic Accidents and Alcohol)
Health Systems – Part I
- 7.1 Introduction to Health Systems
- 7.2 Delivering Health Services
- 7.3 Health Systems Financing
- 7.4 The Political Economy of Health Systems and Universal Health Coverage
Health Systems – Part II
- 8.1 Access to Medicines - I
- 8.2 Access to Medicines - II
- 8.3 Working Towards Health for All
- 8.4 Governance Mechanisms
Environment and Health
- 9.1 Climate Change and Health
- 9.2 Disasters
Public Health in the 21st Century
- 10.1 The Threat of Antibiotic Resistance
- 10.2 The Challenge of Ageing Populations
- 10.3 Health and Sustainable Development - I
- 10.4 Health and Sustainable Development - II
- 10.5 The Future of Public Health
How it helps
For those interested in public health and international development, key Global Public Health certification benefits include understanding the impacts of public health globally as a driving force for nations. Students will be adept in implementing concepts in practices of sustainable development. Learners can also purchase the certificate, which will open many employment opportunities in sectors like medicine, nursing, public policy, international aid organizations, and others.
Instructors
Mr K. Srinath Reddy
President
Freelancer
Mr Richard Cash
Senior Lecturer
Freelancer
Other Masters
Mr Vinod Paul
Professor
Freelancer
Mr Rob Yates
Project Director
Freelancer
Other Bachelors, MBA
Ms Monika Arora
Instructor
Freelancer
FAQs
The Global Public Health training focuses on understanding the cause-and-effect relationships between global public health and a country’s development. Influencers of health such as food, transport, migration, environment, and energy security are also included.
A minimum effort of 4-6 hours per week for the course duration (10 weeks) will be sufficient to complete the course on time.
Yes, transcripts are available in English in the recordings for students to connect better with the concepts.
The Director and President of the Public Health Foundation of India- Monika Arora and K Srinath Reddy respectively instruct the course. Richard Cash- Senior lecturer from Harvard, Vinod Paul from the NITI, and Rob Yates- Project Director from the Royal Institute of International Affairs also teach learners.
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