Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC HEALTH

Course Overview

Public health is dedicated to preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting overall health through collective societal efforts. This Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health, offered by the Global Relief Institute (GRI), is designed for both professionals and newcomers in the field. The program aims to address contemporary public health challenges by leveraging scientific disciplines to enhance practices in epidemiology, public health, and the social sciences.

The course emphasizes that the highest attainable standard of health is a fundamental right, irrespective of race, religion, political beliefs, or socio-economic conditions. Unlike individual medical treatment, public health focuses on disease prevention and the protection of population health.

Course Content

1. Introduction to Public Health Principles and Practice

1. • Population health approach
   • Evidence-based public health
   • Public health data and communications
   • Social and behavioral sciences
   • Primary health care
   • Community-based rehabilitation
   • Supervision and data collection
   • Disaster and epidemic management
   • Planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs
   • Communication skills and health communication
   • Contact with patients and communication during campaigns

2. Human Anatomy and Physiology

1. • Overview of human anatomy
   • Physiological processes

3. Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases

1. • Aetiology, transmission, epidemiology, prevention, and control
   • Diarrheal diseases, mycobacterial infections, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS
   • Emerging disease threats: SARS, Avian flu
   • Epidemiology and control of non-communicable diseases
   • Respiratory diseases, renal disorders, dental disorders, metabolic disorders
   • Cardiovascular disorders, psychiatric disorders

4. Epidemiology and Principles of Clinical Research

1. • Key concepts in epidemiology
   • Clinical research methodologies

5. Public Health in a Global Context

1. • Global health concepts, successes, and challenges
   • Gender, wellbeing, and global health
   • Infectious diseases: Global burden, costs, trends, and vaccine controversies
   • HIV and sex education
   • Chronic diseases: Global burden, costs, and trends

6. Health Law, Policy, and Ethics

1. • Intersection of health law, policy, and ethics
   • Poverty and health implications

7. Health Education and Medical Education Methodology

1. • Concepts of health education and promotion
   • Socio-cultural factors
   • Environment and health
   • Methods in health education
   • Instructional methods and research
   • Evaluation methods

8. Research Paper

1. • Selecting and proposing a research topic
   • Writing and revising research paper chapters with moderator guidance
   • Adhering to provided guidelines

9. Final Examination

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
• Equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Duration and Structure

• Course Duration: 12 months
• Assignments: 10 assignments (70% of final grade), plus a research paper (30% of final grade)
• Format: Distance learning
• Languages: English and French

Course Fee

• €1500

Contact Details

For more information and to apply, please contact:

Global Relief Institute (GRI)
Email: info@globalreliefinstitute.org
Website: www.globalreliefinstitute.org

This diploma offers a comprehensive education in public health, preparing students to tackle global health issues and contribute effectively to the field.