History of Public Health

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Micro-CredentialCIP: 51.2201

Exploration of the history of public health from antiquity to the present| examining societal responses to health and disease.

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History of Public Health

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Micro-CredentialCIP: 51.2201

Exploration of the history of public health from antiquity to the present| examining societal responses to health and disease.

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

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