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Public Health Fundamentals Level 3
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Summary

Price
£19.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
2.3 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Public Health Fundamentals Level 3 is designed for learners seeking a structured introduction to the principles, scope, and practice of public health. The course explores how public health initiatives aim to protect populations, reduce health inequalities, prevent disease, and promote wellbeing at local, national, and global levels.

This Public Health course introduces key concepts such as epidemiology, health promotion, environmental health, healthcare systems, infectious disease control, and chronic disease prevention. Learners gain insight into how evidence, policy, ethics, and community engagement shape public health decision-making.

The programme emphasises population-level awareness, prevention, equity, and ethical responsibility, without implying authority to design, implement, or enforce public health interventions. It is suitable for individuals interested in health awareness, community services, policy understanding, or progression to further academic study in public health or related disciplines.

Certificates

Assessment details

Final Exam

Included in course price

Curriculum

11
sections
37
lectures
2h 16m
total

    • 1: Disclaimer 01:00

    • 2: Lesson-1 Overview of public health concepts and principles 02:00
    • 3: Lesson-2 Historical development of public health 02:00
    • 4: Lesson-3 Key public health challenges and priorities 03:00

    • 5: Lesson-1 Introduction to epidemiology 03:00
    • 6: Lesson-2 Measures of disease frequency and association 03:00
    • 7: Lesson-3 Study designs in epidemiological research 03:00
    • 8: Lesson-4 Biostatistical methods in public health 03:00

    • 9: Lesson-1 Theories of health behavior change 03:00
    • 10: Lesson-2 Strategies for health promotion and disease prevention 03:00
    • 11: Lesson-3 Community-based interventions 03:00
    • 12: Lesson-4 Evaluation of health promotion programs 03:00

    • 13: Lesson-1 Environmental determinants of health 03:00
    • 14: Lesson-2 Air and water quality 03:00
    • 15: Lesson-3 Occupational health and safety 03:00
    • 16: Lesson-4 Climate change and public health 03:00

    • 17: Lesson-1 Overview of healthcare systems 04:00
    • 18: Lesson-2 Health policy development and analysis 03:00
    • 19: Lesson-3 Healthcare financing and delivery 04:00
    • 20: Lesson-4 Global health systems and disparities 04:00

    • 21: Lesson-1 Principles of infectious disease transmission 05:00
    • 22: Lesson-2 Immunization and vaccination programs 03:00
    • 23: Lesson-3 Surveillance and outbreak investigation 04:00
    • 24: Lesson-4 Emerging infectious diseases 04:00

    • 25: Lesson-1 Epidemiology of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) 04:00
    • 26: Lesson-2 Risk factors and prevention strategies 04:00
    • 27: Lesson-3 Management and control of chronic conditions 04:00
    • 28: Lesson-4 Public health approaches to NCDs 04:00

    • 29: Lesson-1 Ethical principles in public health 04:00
    • 30: Lesson-2 Equity and social determinants of health 04:00
    • 31: Lesson-3 Health disparities and inequalities 04:00
    • 32: Lesson-4 Human rights and public health 04:00

    • 33: Lesson-1 Research design and methodology 03:00
    • 34: Lesson-2 Data collection techniques 04:00
    • 35: Lesson-3 Data analysis and interpretation 04:00
    • 36: Lesson-4 Ethical considerations in public health research 04:00

    • 37: Final Exam 14:00

Description

Public Health Fundamentals Level 3 is structured into nine comprehensive lectures, followed by a final assessment, progressing from foundational concepts to research awareness and ethical considerations.

The course begins with an introduction to public health, exploring its core principles, historical development, and current challenges facing public health systems worldwide.

Epidemiology and biostatistics introduce the foundations of population health measurement, including disease frequency, association, study designs, and basic statistical concepts used in public health research.

Health promotion and behaviour change examine theories of behaviour change, strategies for disease prevention, community-based interventions, and evaluation of public health programmes.

Environmental health focuses on environmental determinants of health, air and water quality, occupational health, and the public health implications of climate change.

Healthcare systems and policy explore how health systems are organised, financed, and governed, including policy development, healthcare delivery, and global health disparities.

Infectious disease control introduces principles of disease transmission, immunisation programmes, surveillance systems, outbreak investigation, and emerging infectious diseases.

Non-communicable diseases and chronic conditions examine the epidemiology of NCDs, risk factors, prevention strategies, and public health approaches to long-term conditions.

Public health ethics and equity address ethical principles, social determinants of health, health inequalities, equity, and human rights considerations.

Research methods in public health introduce research design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and ethical considerations in public health research.

Certification

After successful completion of the Public Health Fundamentals Level 3 course, learners receive a free digital certificate provided by Reed confirming course completion. A provider-issued certificate is available following verification, with optional premium certificates and academic transcripts offered separately.

Who is this course for?

This Public Health course is suitable for learners interested in health and wellbeing, community services, social care, healthcare administration, education, policy awareness, or further study in public health, health promotion, or social sciences. It is also appropriate for individuals seeking general public health knowledge for professional or personal development.

Requirements

No formal qualifications are required to enrol on this Public Health course. Learners should have a reasonable standard of English, access to the internet, and a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Completion of the assessment is required to finish the course.

Career path

This Public Health course can support progression into community health roles, healthcare administration, health promotion support, public sector awareness roles, or further academic study in public health, health policy, epidemiology, or social care.

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