Introduction to Public Health

Description

This workshop introduces students to the field of public health, exploring its five key specialties and the corresponding career opportunities. Students will also learn about the various education pathways in public health and engage in an interactive activity reviewing public health vocabulary.

Objectives

  1. Understand the definition of public health and vocabulary. 

  2. Identify the five recognized specialties within public health and the careers associated with each. 

  3. Learn about the different levels of education available in public health. 

  4. Explore various public health career options. 

Resources

  • Playlist: 10 Crash Course Videos for Public Health  
  • CDC Website: Solve the Outbreak - Gamification: Students will play the role of an epidemiologist. They are provided a scenario and must try to identify the source of an outbreak and how to remedy.  
  • Health Maps: Outbreaks Near Me - Interactive Map: Students can use map to explore outbreaks in different communities around the world. 

 

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