Foundations in Global Environmental and Occupational Health
The purpose of the Foundations in Global Environmental and Occupational Health (GEOHealth) program is to provide students with the basic knowledge on core public health disciplines that are related to the field of GEOHealth. Students completing this program will have a solid foundation in public health that enables them to take further steps in the field. GEOHealth modules and training are expected to bring together multiple disciplines to advance the ability of students to use scientific methodologies in their future career. This program is a 3-month foundation level program offered in addition to an advanced level and a specialization level program in both environmental and occupational health. The completion of the 3 programs will grant students a 9–month diploma in either environmental health or occupational health and safety. The goal of offering the 9-month diploma is to develop skills and knowledge to a level of professionalism and high quality in both fields.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the major factors that influence the health of individuals and populations worldwide and their complexities
- Identify the major classes of environmental hazards, their sources, and mechanisms for injury and susceptibility
- Identify approaches for preventing and mitigating environmental hazards, and protecting populations from environmental hazards
- Describe a public health problem in terms of magnitude, person, place, and time, and calculate basic epidemiological measures
- Select and apply simple statistical analyses and interpret the results for given research hypotheses
- Apply knowledge of the principles of toxicology in the evaluation and prediction of exposure to toxic substances
Targeted Group
The programs are targeting professionals working for ministries of health, non-governmental organizations, and humanitarian agencies. they are also valuable for those looking for a career in environmental health.
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