Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health
This course is part of Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health.
Course Cost
Free course
Beginner
Skill Level
18 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
What you'll learn
Apply the exposure-disease framework to health issues
Analyze environmental health policies and impacts
Use systems thinking for problem-solving
Evaluate occupational health hazards
Assess exposure pathways and controls
Develop evidence-based policy recommendations
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
3.4 Hours PreRecorded video
7 quizzes
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate
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There are 4 modules in this course
This foundational course explores the core principles of environmental health sciences and their role in global public health. Students learn about the exposure-disease framework, environmental health policies, systems thinking approaches, and occupational health concerns. The curriculum covers key concepts in hazard assessment, exposure pathways, and policy evaluation, with special emphasis on understanding how environmental factors impact human health outcomes. Through case studies and practical assignments, students develop skills in analyzing environmental health issues and evaluating policy effectiveness.
Week 1: Welcome & Introduction to Environmental Health Sciences
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 2: Environmental Health Policy
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 3: Exposure Pathways & Systems Thinking in Environmental Health
Module 3 · 6 Hours to complete
Week 4: Occupational Health
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
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: Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health
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