Graduate Certificate in Public Health

CQUniversity Australia

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health is an innovative and unique course designed for communityminded individuals from any background not just medical who want to make a real difference to the health of communities local national and globalFocusing on the social and ecological factors that affect community health you will explore topics such as globalisation urbanisation climate change changing demography maldistribution of wealth and universal health care In developing your understanding in these areas you will be able to develop the skills needed to influence health outcomes in a wide range of professional communityfocused industries both inside and outside the traditional health pathwaysDesigned for any communityminded individual from any background this innovative course is based on the socialecological model of health In this course you will begin to examine the Whys of the Whys of community health beyond the traditional medical model and into the social factors that affect community health This course is suitable for you if youre working in any role in a communityfocused industry or are simply interested in expanding your knowledge on the societal factors that influence health outcomes and want to make a real difference in your community You will also have the opportunity to select two electives from other public health units to best suit your interests and needs

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