Northwest Center for Public Health Practice at the University of Washington
Environmental Health Essentials: From Science to Practice
This is an all levels course offering CPH — Free
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CEU

CPH

Cost

Free

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Time to Start

< 3 minutes

Length

1.50 hours

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This course offers an introduction to the field of environmental public health, with a focus on key topic areas for today’s workforce, including food safety, clean water, solid and hazardous waste, and more. Each module in this course explores scenes from real life public health practice with a focus on the application of evidence-based environmental health concepts. Through case examples and video-based lessons, you will learn how to make a positive impact on your community’s health and be better prepared for success in environmental health and related roles.

This learning opportunity topic is aligned with one or more of the strategic skills.  

This learning opportunity addresses training topics identified in PHWINS 2017. 

What You'll Learn

  • List and describe nine key areas of environmental health practice
  • Describe the core responsibilities of environmental health specialists, sanitarians, and related roles
  • Explain practical situations where professionals use evidence-based methods from environmental health science to address problems
  • Identify resources and tools that environmental health professionals can use on the job

Competency Terms

Public Health Science Skills
Application of Public Health Sciences
Evidence-Based Public Health

Related Occupations

Environmentalist
Public health - multiple occupations will benefit

Related Job Tasks

Assess and monitor population health status, factors that influence health, and community needs and assets
Utilize legal and regulatory actions designed to improve and protect the public’s health
Improve and innovate public health functions through ongoing evaluation, research, and continuous quality improvement

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