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Foundations of Public Health Practice

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Micro-CredentialCIP: 51.2201

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Introduces key principles and practices in public health management and policy development.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessLearning StrategiesActive LearningService OrientationJudgment and Decision MakingInstructingCoordinationManagement of Personnel ResourcesMonitoringTime Management

Knowledge

English LanguageEducation and TrainingMedicine and DentistryPsychologyCustomer and Personal ServiceBiologyAdministration and ManagementAdministrativePersonnel and Human ResourcesTherapy and Counseling

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionProblem SensitivityNear VisionInformation Ordering

Tasks

  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
  • Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or ex
  • Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority p
  • Prepare and distribute health education materials, such as reports, bulletins, and visual aids, to a
  • Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in
  • Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the funct
  • Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, ma
  • Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as perso
  • Plan, implement, and administer programs and services in a health care or medical facility, includin
  • Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
  • Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
  • Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare providers.

Technology

Medical softwareData base user interface and query softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareOffice suite softwareSpreadsheet softwareComputer based training softwareOperating system softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareCompliance softwareDocument management softwareCategorization or classification softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

3D movement analysis systemsAgar slidesAutomated ESR analyzersBack support bracesBalance boardsBiohazard containersBlood culture incubatorsCardiac monitorsCarousel slide projectorsCasting ovensCell washing equipmentCervical traction unitsCoagulation testing equipmentColorimetric devicesCompact digital camerasAutomated blood pressure cuffsBlood glucose monitoring equipmentComputer ink jet printersComputer laser printersEmergency first aid kitsLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesManual blood pressure cuffsMulti-line telephone systemsPassenger carsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipmentDesktop computersDigital video disk DVD playersLiquid crystal display LCD projectors

Work Values

Working ConditionsAchievementRecognitionIndependenceRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
  • Community Health Workers21-1094.00
  • Health Education Specialists21-1091.00
  • Medical and Health Services Managers11-9111.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Micro-Credential)

  • Course syllabi and assignment handouts — draft and organize under faculty mentorship for an entry-level health specialties course at a postsecondary institution.
  • Current health sciences literature — review and summarize key findings to stay informed of field developments under guidance of senior colleagues.
  • Student written assignments and class participation — evaluate and assign preliminary grades using established rubrics in a supervised academic setting.
  • Laboratory sessions — assist in supervising and supporting students through procedures under the direction of an experienced health sciences faculty member.
  • Standardized examinations — administer and collect according to departmental protocols in a postsecondary health specialties classroom environment.
  • Student attendance and grade records — maintain accurately in institutional databases and learning management systems following established record-keeping procedures.
  • Classroom discussions on health specialties topics — facilitate introductory dialogue by posing prepared questions to undergraduate or graduate health program students.
  • Instructional methods and course content — support revision efforts by gathering student feedback data under the direction of a lead curriculum coordinator.
  • Word processing and course management software — use to prepare and distribute instructional materials within a postsecondary health sciences department.
  • Medical and scientific terminology — apply correctly in written and verbal communications with students and colleagues in a health specialties academic program.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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