***This course has been retired and is no longer being maintained. An updated version is available HERE***


Course Summary:

This multimedia training will provide a dynamic look at the some of the most fundamental aspects of public health from the unique points of view of members of the workforce and of community members as well. Learners will gain a grounded understanding of the Three Core Public Health Functions and the Ten Essential Public Health Services.  

Learning Objectives:

Learners are asked to develop an action plan detailing immediate, short term, and long term goals that they will strive towards in building a capacity to better serve their public health community. The goals in the action plan relate to the learner's role in the delivery of services as they relate to the systems management section of the Public Health essentials continuum. 

• Describe and define public health.

• Identify the role your work plays in public health.

• Define three social determinants of health.

• Recognize the three Public Health Core Functions.

• Relate examples of each of the Ten Essential Public Health Services.

• Discuss the role individuals and teams in the workplace play in good health outcomes for the community.

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: ~1 hour

Continuing Education Information1.0 CECH for CHES

CHES Provider number:  99036

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

Format: Web-based, Self-study

Created/Updated: August, 2017

Author: WRPHTC

Presenter: Raymond Andrade, EdD

PHLN Certified Quality Seal

Skill Level: Beginner
CHES Event ID#: 26945
Category 1 Credits: 1.0
Continuing Competency Credits: 1.0
Advanced Credits: 0
Level 1: No
Level 2: No
Level 3: No