Offered Online and On Campus in Tucson
Developed and implemented by public health experts with extensive applied experience in public health emergency and epidemic preparedness/response, the University of Arizona’s Graduate Certificate in Public Health Emergency and Epidemic Preparedness will provide participants with skills needed to support public health response to emergencies, epidemics, and pandemics.
Who Should Attend?
This certificate program is designed specifically to support individuals who aim to advance their career in the arena of public health. It is meant to provide working professionals a flexible and convenient option for progressing their public health training.
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About the Program
Participants in this certificate program will gain an understanding of emergency management systems and essential public health response skills. Upon completion of the certificate, participants should be able to gain proficiency in the National Incident Management System and attain Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Emergency Responder Tier Two level credentials (i.e., Certification in FEMA courses ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800) use epidemiological tools to conduct rapid assessment and public health investigation of emergencies/disease outbreaks, conduct contact-tracing, plan, and demonstrate skills needed to support emergency response at local, state, national, or global levels. Participants will be provided the opportunity to demonstrate skills in organizing an incident command system. Individuals who successfully complete this certificate will also earn three FEMA certificates and a certificate in contact tracing.
Curriculum
The graduate certificate in Public Health Emergency and Epidemic Preparedness consists of 3 required courses (9 units) and 1 elective (3 units) for a total of 12 units.
Required Core Courses (9 units)
EHS 590 Pandemic Emergency Response Capstone
3 units//term
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HPS 559 Management of Public Health Emergencies
3 units//term
This course is designed to comprehensively meet the needs of public health practitioners to learn the overall management of public health emergencies and to equip them with knowledge and skills beyond specific diseases of concern, but also in overall coordination, leadership, communication and resources mobilization. The course has three major domains, including; a) Principles of Communicable Diseases Control and Humanitarian Coordination Architecture, b) Communication (Risk Communication, Behavior Change Communication, Advocacy and External Communication), and c) Response planning.
EHS 589 Public Health Preparedness
3 units//term
This course will provide the participants a basic knowledge of public health preparedness and response using an all hazards approach: nuclear, biological, chemical, and natural disaster, and an opportunity to apply this content in a mock critical incident event. Students can expect to gain proficiency in the National Incident Management System and attain Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Emergency Responder Tier Two level credentials (i.e., Certification in FEMA courses ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800).
Elective Courses (3 units, choose 1)
HPS 534 Infectious Diseases, Global Health and Development
3 units//term
This course will analyze the etiology and distribution of major tropical infectious disease, and the environmental, economic, and cultural factors that lead to their proliferation. Impact on development and global prevention initiatives will be appraised.
EHS 539A Outbreaks and Environmental Microbiology: Then to Now
3 units//term
This course will examine historical and present-day outbreaks in regards to the environmental microbiology of pathogens. Different pathogens control interventions that were used to mitigate the outbreaks will also be explored.
Graduate-level requirements include a more in-depth analysis of topics, more participation in online discussion groups, and additional test questions.
EHS 502 Environmental Monitoring Methods
3 units//term
Introduction to sampling techniques and analytical methods to measure environmental contamination in the air, water, soils and food. Emphasis on instrument selection and quality control, including documentation, calibration, and sample management.
EHS 520 Environmentally Acquired Illnesses
3 units//term
Illnesses related to environmental exposures are on the rise but frequently misdiagnosed due to a lack of understanding of the complexities of multiple hazard exposures and variable health outcomes. This course provides an overview of common and emerging Environmentally Acquired Illnesses (EAIs) and explores the multitude of hazards, conditions, and predisposing factors related to human disease. Students will learn how to identify gaps in the current model of patient evaluation and treatment. In addition, they will critique current research design and gain hands on experience in developing a systems approach to understanding, evaluating, and communicating the impact and control of EAIs relative to human health.
EHS/EPID 545 One Health Foundations
X units//term
This course introduces a transdisciplinary One Health framework which focuses on the interconnection between people, animals and the environment to examine health drivers and outcomes at local, regional, national, and global levels.
EPID/BIOS/EHS/HPS 599 Independent Study
3 units//term
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Time Commitment
The program is designed to be completed in one to two years.
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Additional Information
For more information contact the Graduate Certificate Coordinator: coph-certificate@arizona.edu
