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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

With the help of this course, learners will be able to understand the principles, scope, origin, and application of public health practice. Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach certification by Coursera is a beginner-level fully online course. This course is provided by the Imperial College London which is among the top 10 universities around the world.

The duration of this course is 12 hours. Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach certification course is one of the 4 courses of the Foundations of Public Health Practice specialization. The modules of this course are designed for newcomers and also for those who are from experienced practitioner backgrounds.

Learners will be introduced to the public health toolkit, evaluation, and assessment. Knowledge of these is required before going to the next course of specialization. Dr. Richard J Pinder is the instructor of this Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach training and is Consultant Public Health Physician at Imperial College London. The course is already rated 4.8 on the provider portal.

The Highlights

  • Offered by Imperial College London.
  • 100% Online.
  • 12 hours to Complete.
  • Flexible Deadlines.

Programme Offerings

  • Beginner level
  • Shareable Certificate
  • EMI Option
  • 14 Days Refund

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesCoursera

While enroling in the course, you will be provided with 3 options of payment depending on the duration of the course. The course is available for the time duration of 1,3, and 6 months.  A refund policy of 14 days is also provided in the programme.

Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach Fee 

Mode of Enrolment

Fee

1 Month Plan

Rs.3,275

3 Months Plan

Rs. 6,550

6 Months Plan

Rs. 9,825


Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details of Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach

To receive a certificate for the course, candidates must do well in all the assignments. There will be quizzes, tasks, and other assessments to complete. You can use the readings and videos provided to you and pass these tests.

What you will learn

By the end of the Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach certification syllabus you will have the knowledge of various public health problems. You will also have an evidence-based approach to the improvisation of public health.


Who it is for

Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach classes cater to individuals aspiring to pursue any of the following career paths:


Admission Details

To enroll in the Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach online course, please follow these steps:

Step 1. Log in to your Coursera account at https://www.coursera.org/.

Step 2. Click on "Browse" and then choose "Health" and "Public Health." Alternatively, you can use this direct link: https://www.coursera.org/learn/foundations-public-health-approach

Step 3. On the course main page, look for the "Enroll for Free" option.

Step 4. To access the course for free, simply click on the "Audit" option and start learning without any fees.

Step  5. If you prefer a paid course, select the payment option that suits you.

The Syllabus

Videos
  • Meet the Team (Optional): Richard Pinder
  • Meet the Team (Optional): Samantha Alvarez Madrazo
  • Meet the Team (Optional): Katharine Collet
  • Meet the Team (Optional): Talia Boshari
  • Meet the Team (Optional): Carolyn Sharpe
  • Welcome to the course: The Public Health Approach
  • Breaking down public health: conceptual frameworks and the four domain model
  • An introduction to health improvement (domain 1)
  • An introduction to health protection (domain 2)
  • An introduction to healthcare public health (domain 3)
  • An introduction to health intelligence (domain 4)
  • Practitioner interview: the domains of public health, why are they important?
  • A history of public health: origins and genesis
  • A history of public health: the modern world
  • A movement for global health
  • International governance
  • What is ethics?
  • Ethics in public health practice
  • Utilitarianism in public health
  • An introduction to social justice
  • The challenge of autonomy in public health practice
  • Conclusion
Readings
  • About Imperial College London & the FPHP Team
  • How to be successful in this course
  • Grading policy
  • Glossary
  • Examples of health improvement activities
  • Examples of health protection activities
  • Examples of healthcare public health activities
  • Examples of health intelligence activities
  • The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • A public health approach to ethics
Quizzes
  • Categorising public health initiatives
  • Ethics in public health practice
Discussion Prompts
  • Nice to meet you!
  • What is public health?
  • SDGs: Where are we now?

Videos
  • Introducing the wider determinants of health
  • Socio-economic status (SES)
  • Deprivation - a spatial measure
  • Equity and equality
  • Examples and implications of inequality
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
  • Conclusions
Readings
  • The Marmot Report and the social determinants of health
  • Causal pathways and complexity in public health practice
  • International comparisons of SES
  • How deprivation is quantified
  • Deprivation: masking and the limitations of inference
Quizzes
  • The wider determinants
  • Socioeconomic Status
  • Deprivation
Discussion Prompts
  • What influences your health and wellbeing?
  • Understanding deprivation
  • Identifying inequalities
Plugins
  • Poll: What determines your health?
  • Results: What determines your health?

Videos
  • Prevention and early intervention
  • Resilience
  • Introducing screening: definition and approaches
  • The epidemiological implications of screening
  • Risks, bias and consequences of screening
  • The Wilson-Jungner Criteria for screening programmes
  • Practitioner interview: Screening in practice
  • The Prevention Paradox & Conclusion
Readings
  • Prevention and early intervention
  • Improving awareness and uptake of screening programmes
Quiz
  • Screening
Discussion Prompts
  • Example of a screening programme

Videos
  • Political theory
  • Practitioner interview: Power and politics
  • Sources of power and types of authority in public health practice
  • Approaches to influencing effectively
  • Stakeholder mapping and influencing
  • Stakeholder mapping and influencing
  • Practitioner interview: Working with stakeholders
  • Conclusion to the course
Readings
  • Where do you stand politically?
  • Collaborating in public health: the example of climate change
Peer Review
  • Peer review: Make recommendations on a proposed national screening programme
Discussion Prompts
  • Types of authority in typical public health settings
  • Stakeholder Mapping
  • Systems thinking and systems leadership

Instructors

Imperial College, London Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How is the Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach online course structured?

The course is structured into modules containing videos, readings, and practice exercises as well.

2: What will I learn in this course?

In this course, you will learn about the basics of public health practice, including key concepts, principles, and strategies.

3: Is financial aid available in the Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach online programme?

Yes, a scholarship for deserving students is provided in this programme.

4: How long does the course usually take to complete?

The course will take approximately 12 hours to complete. 

5: Can I access the course materials at my own pace?

Yes, you can access the course materials according to your need.

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