Look at the most fundamental aspects of public health to break down the overarching goals and strategies of the field. You'll gain an understanding of the Three Public Health Core Functions and the Ten Essential Public Health Services^* as a framework for the responsibilities of local public health systems, and how this framework serves to improve health equity.

If Spanish is your preferred language, you may take the Spanish language version of this course here. 

_{*This training has been updated to align with the revised version of Essential Public Health Services.} 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Define public health. 
2. List the social determinants of health. 
3. Recognize the three Public Health Core Functions. 
4. Identify ways each of the Essential Public Health Services works to improve health equity.
5. Identify the role your work plays in public health.

Target Audience: Educators/Trainers, General Public Health Staff

Tier(s) and Competency Domain(s): Tier 1 - Communication Skills, Cultural Competency Skills and Community Dimensions of Practice Skills; Tier 2 - Cultural Competency Skills and Community Dimensions of Practice Skills.

Course Duration: ~60 minutes

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest