Maternal and Child Health Foundations
This course is part of Maternal and Child Health.
This comprehensive course investigates maternal and child health through a multidisciplinary social justice perspective. Students will gain insights into the developmental, demographic, epidemiological, economic, political, behavioral, and social characteristics unique to women's and children's health. The course examines how these factors impact the well-being of women, children, and families across the lifespan. Taking a life course perspective, it considers various social and structural determinants of health including biological, demographic, epidemiological, economic, behavioral, social, cultural, and environmental aspects. Participants will develop leadership and advocacy skills critical for maternal and child health professionals, while learning to analyze the unique needs and strengths of these populations to design and implement effective interventions.
Instructors:
English
English
Powered by
What you'll learn
Describe the individual, community, organizational, and societal factors affecting women, children, and families
Understand reproductive choice, justice, and health in maternal and child health
Apply developmental life course perspectives to promote healthy development
Examine the importance of perinatal mental health
Analyze the unique needs and strengths of maternal and child populations
Develop leadership and advocacy skills for maternal and child health
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Graded assignments, exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
Shareable certificate
Closed caption
Get a Completion Certificate
Share your certificate with prospective employers and your professional network on LinkedIn.
Created by
Provided by
Top companies offer this course to their employees
Top companies provide this course to enhance their employees' skills, ensuring they excel in handling complex projects and drive organizational success.
Module Description
This course takes a multidisciplinary approach to maternal and child health, emphasizing social justice perspectives. It covers developmental, demographic, epidemiological, economic, political, behavioral, and social characteristics that affect the health and well-being of women, children, and families. Students will explore reproductive choice and justice, developmental life course perspectives, perinatal mental health, and the importance of leadership and advocacy in the field. The curriculum integrates biological, demographic, epidemiological, economic, behavioral, social, cultural, and environmental aspects of maternal and child health to provide a comprehensive understanding of the factors that influence health outcomes in these populations.
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Maternal and Child Health
Payment options
Financial Aid
Instructor
6 Courses
Public Health Expert Advancing Program Evaluation and Maternal Health Equity
Dr. Karen McDonnell, an Associate Professor of Prevention and Community Health at George Washington University, is a distinguished public health program evaluation and implementation specialist with over two decades of experience collaborating with community groups, public health agencies, and healthcare systems globally. Her expertise lies in utilizing mixed methods to address complex public health challenges, particularly in maternal and child health. Dr. McDonnell's recent work includes fostering health equity in maternal health outcomes in Washington DC and developing community-centered FGM/C prevention projects. As a faculty member in the MCH program, she teaches Program Evaluation and Maternal and Child Health courses, sharing her extensive knowledge with students and medical residents. Her exceptional teaching has been recognized with multiple awards, including the ASPPH Early Career in Public Health Teaching Award and the Milken Institute SPH Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. McDonnell is also a member of the ASPPH Academy of Distinguished Teachers and contributes to the NASEM Global Forum on innovation in health profession education, further solidifying her role as a leader in public health education and research.
Testimonials
Testimonials and success stories are a testament to the quality of this program and its impact on your career and learning journey. Be the first to help others make an informed decision by sharing your review of the course.
Frequently asked questions
Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about this course. We aim to provide clear and concise answers to help you better understand the course content, structure, and any other relevant information. If you have any additional questions or if your question is not listed here, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team for further assistance.