Introduction to the Program

Gracias a esta Postgraduate diploma 100% online, profundizarás en los principios fundamentales de la gestión sanitaria, equipándote con las habilidades para abordar los desafíos complejos de la Salud Pública”

 

La Public Health Management se encuentra en un momento crucial, marcado por la continua evolución de las amenazas sanitarias globales, como la pandemia de COVID-19, así como por los avances tecnológicos y la creciente conciencia sobre la importancia de la equidad en el acceso a la atención médica.

Así nace esta Postgraduate diploma en Public Health Management, que abordará una amplia gama de contenidos esenciales para comprender y abordar los desafíos en el ámbito de la Salud Pública. En este sentido, se establecerá una base sólida al explorar la salud como un concepto integral y global, así como al analizar los determinantes de salud más relevantes en la situación actual. Además, se examinarán los modelos de colaboración internacional en salud y se revisarán las políticas y marcos legales a nivel internacional.

Asimismo, se abarcarán los procesos de comunicación y su aplicación en este contexto, así como la utilización de redes sociales y otras plataformas como herramientas clave para la intervención y difusión de información en salud pública. Además, se analizarán los desarrollos tecnológicos disponibles y el papel emergente de la Inteligencia Artificial en la mejora de la salud comunitaria.

Finalmente, el plan de estudios se centrará en la evaluación de políticas y programas de Salud Pública, reconociendo su importancia como parte esencial del desarrollo y mejora continua de las intervenciones en salud. Igualmente, se presentarán modelos de evaluación, herramientas cualitativas y cuantitativas, así como métodos para medir y analizar los resultados en salud.

En esta coyuntura, se ha desarrollado un programa académico de excelencia, completamente en línea, con el objetivo de satisfacer las necesidades individuales del alumnado y evitar dificultades adicionales, como desplazamientos a un campus físico y la adaptación a horarios establecidos. Además, se introduce la innovadora metodología Relearning, que implica la repetición de conceptos clave para una comprensión óptima de los contenidos. 

Podrás desempeñarte con éxito en roles de liderazgo en organizaciones de salud, agencias gubernamentales y ONGs, contribuyendo a la mejora de los sistemas de salud a nivel local, nacional e internacional. ¡Inscríbete ya!”

Esta Postgraduate diploma en Public Health Management contiene el programa científico más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:

  • El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en Gestión de la Salud Pública
  • Los contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que está concebido recogen una información científica y práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional
  • Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje
  • Su especial hincapié en metodologías innovadoras
  • Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual
  • La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet 

Te sumergirás en los modelos de evaluación, y las herramientas cualitativas y cuantitativas, así como los métodos para medir y analizar los resultados en salud, gracias a una amplia biblioteca de recursos multimedia”

El programa incluye en su cuadro docente a profesionales del sector que vierten en esta capacitación la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.  

Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará una capacitación inmersiva programada para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.  

El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el profesional deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos.  

Analizarás los modelos de colaboración internacional en salud y revisarás las políticas y marcos legales a nivel internacional, todo a través de los mejores materiales didácticos, a la vanguardia tecnológica y educativa"

Ahondarás en los procesos de comunicación y su aplicación en Salud Pública, así como la utilización de redes sociales y otras plataformas como herramientas clave para la intervención y difusión de información" 

Syllabus

The academic degree will offer a rigorous program of study designed to equip physicians with the skills and knowledge necessary to address the complex challenges of Public Health Management at the community and global levels.  Therefore, a wide range of topics will be addressed, from understanding the determinants of health and the analysis of public policy, to the development of public policy analysis, to the development of leadership and management skills in health. In addition, the role of communication and new technologies in public health will be analyzed, as well as the evaluation of health policies and programs.  

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how factors such as the social environment, the healthcare system and climate change influence the health of populations, thanks to the best digital university in the world, according to Forbes" 

Module 1. Public Health in the 21st Century 

1.1.  Health, a Global Public Good 

1.1.1. Health: Concept, Limitations of Definitions and Evolution 
1.1.2. Health of the Individual, Public Health and Social Health 
1.1.3. Health in a Globalized World: Opportunities and Threats 

1.2. Health Determinants: Past, Present and Future 

1.2.1. Models: Health Field, Social Determinants, Social Determination 
1.2.2.  Structural, intermediate and proximal determinants 
1.2.3.  Health Determinants in the 21st Century: New Perspectives 

1.3.  Collaborative Culture at the International Level 

1.3.1. Structures and Institutions 
1.3.2. The Impulse of NGOs: Channels of Collaboration and Weaknesses 
1.3.3. The Role of Private Actors in International Health Collaboration 

1.4. Health and Sustainable Development  

1.4.1. Agenda 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals  
1.4.2. Health Beyond SDG 3  
1.4.3. One Health: One Concept, One Voice, One Policy 

1.5. New Profiles in Public Health (PH): Human Resources  

1.5.1. Data and Communication  
1.5.2. New Professional Profiles in Public Health: Technological, Social, and Ethical  
1.5.3. Public Administrations Faced with the Challenge of New Profiles 

1.6. Current Public Health Policies 

1.6.1. Public Health Strategies 
1.6.2. Public Health and Environmental Challenges  
1.6.3. Public Health in the Information Society 

1.7. Public Health Impact Interventions  

1.7.1. Health Impact Assessment  
1.7.2. Decision Making and Prioritization of Interventions: Budgetary, Social and Ethical Aspects   
1.7.3. Success Stories 

1.8. International Public Health Projects in Endemic Areas, Outbreaks and Epidemics  

1.8.1. Strategies for Health Surveillance in the 21st Century  
1.8.2. The COVID19 Pandemic: A Before and After or Just a Temporary Change?  
1.8.3. International Collaboration in this Context 

1.9. Management, Financing and Leadership in Public Health  

1.9.1. Public Health Management Models: Health Authority and Provision  
1.9.2. Agencies, Centers and Institutes 
1.9.3. Public Health Budgets: Decision and Management 

1.10. Legal Aspects at the International Level in the Context of Public Health  

1.10.1.  International Standards  
1.10.2.  Right to Health: Perspective and Comparison  
1.10.3.  International Health Regulations (IHR) 

Module 2. Communication and New Technologies in Public Health 

2.1. Communication Processes: Transparency, Trust and Communication Strategies in the Mass Media in Public Health  

2.1.1. The Communication Process in Public Health  
2.1.2. Health Communication
2.1.3. Agents of the Communication Process 

2.2. Public Health Image, Reputation and Presence  

2.2.1. Image and Impact of Public Health  
2.2.2. Reputation, Trust and Reliability Importance in Effective Communication  
2.2.3. The Future of Public Health Image Post-COVID-19 Scenario and Actions for Improvement 

2.3. Design of Effective Communication Strategies in Public Health  

2.3.1. Communication as a Tool for Public Health Policies, Programs and Interventions  
2.3.2. Reaction or Proaction: Communication Planning  
2.3.3. Objective, Message, Channels and Agents 

2.4. Communication Channels: Analysis, Use and Evaluation in Healthcare   

2.4.1. Analysis of Health Communication Channels  
2.4.2. Strategies and Models of Use of the Different Channels: Segmentation, Scope, and Specific Use  
2.4.3. Preliminary Evaluation of the Different Channels and Evaluation of Interventions 

2.5. Leadership and Communication Styles Among Professionals: Coaching and Empowerment in Public Health  

2.5.1. Importance of Internal Communication Factors, Styles and Models  
2.5.2. Models of Training and Empowerment of Communication Between and by Health Professionals  
2.5.3. The Health Professional as the Axis of Communication: the White Coat Loudspeaker and its Particularities in Public Health 

2.6. Communication in Crisis Situations for Public Health  

2.6.1. Crisis Communication and Communication Crisis  
2.6.2. Key Factors in Health Crisis Communication: Coping with Uncertainty   
2.6.3. Strategies and Agents The Role of the Spokesperson 

2.7. Social Media Research and Strategy to Improve Accessibility to Truthful and Reliable Information  Improving Health Literacy and Increasing Participation  

2.7.1. Health in Social Networks: Presence, Treatment and Impact  
2.7.2. Social Networks as an Element of Knowledge and Intervention in Health  
2.7.3. Disinformation and Health Hoaxes 

2.8. Research and Use of New Technologies for the Promotion of Health, Community Development and Empowerment of Community Associations 

2.8.1. New Technologies as a Tool for Health Equity  
2.8.2. Threats and Risks of New Health Technologies  
2.8.3. Practical Applications 

2.9. Quality Analysis: Contribution of New Technologies  

2.9.1. Technology Assessment: Objectives, Challenges and Tools  
2.9.2. Ethical Factors in the Application of New Technologies in Public Health  
2.9.3. Technological Acceleration: Planning in Innovation 

2.10. Development of Internet of Things Projects in Epidemiology and Public Health and other Emerging Projects  

2.10.1. Internet of Things (IoT): Trade-off between Knowledge and Privacy  
2.10.2. Real-life Data and Real-time Data: Sources, Analysis, Processing and Use for Knowledge and Decision Making  
2.10.3. Artificial Intelligence in Public Health

Module 3. Evaluation of Public Health Policies and Programs 

3.1. Evaluation of Public Health Policies  

3.1.1. Evaluation of Public Health. Historical Framework    
3.1.2. International Framework   
3.1.3. Present and Future of Evaluation in Public Health  

3.2. Methodological Aspects of Public Health Evaluation  

3.2.1. Dimensions of Evaluation    
3.2.2. Evaluation Objectives, Design and Procedure    
3.2.3. Qualitative and Quantitative Methods  

3.3. Health Information Systems Based on Management Indicators. Development of Indicators  

3.3.1. Models of Information Systems  
3.3.2. Design and Construction of a Decision-useful Information System    
3.3.3. Future of IS: Technical, Ethical and Usability Issues  

3.4. Qualitative and Quantitative Tools in the Evaluation of Health Programs   

3.4.1. Qualitative Methods   
3.4.2. Quantitative Methods    
3.4.3. Choice, Advantages and Difficulties  

3.5. Evaluation and Critical Analysis of Health Outcomes  

3.5.1. Data: Sources, Usefulness and Ethical-legal Factors    
3.5.2. Measurement and Analysis Models    
3.5.3. Use and Limitations of Health Outcomes  

3.6. Satisfaction of Patients, Staff, Providers and Environment. Analysis and Improvement Cycles  

3.6.1. Dimensions of Satisfaction. Perceived Quality    
3.6.2. PROMS and PREMS External and Internal Customer Satisfaction  
3.6.3. Improvement Cycles: PDCA, DMAIC  

3.7. Evaluation of Public Health Programs  

3.7.1. Assessment Objectives    
3.7.2. Evaluation Models    
3.7.3. Implementation, Redesign and Measurement of SP Interventions 

3.8. Evaluation of Health Policies 

3.8.1. Health in all Policies    
3.8.2. Health Impact Assessment    
3.8.3. Existence or Non-existence of Non-health Policies 

3.9. Health Program Studies  

3.9.1. Evaluation of Vaccination Programs    
3.9.2. Evaluation of Screening Programs    
3.9.3. Evaluation of an Environmental Policy 

3.10. Analysis of Evaluation Plans  

3.10.1. The Figure of the Evaluator    
3.10.2. Who Monitors the Monitors    
3.10.3. Evaluation Policies and Policy Evaluation

You will cover several key aspects, such as communication in public health, the use of new technologies and the evaluation of health policies and programs. With all the guarantees of TECH quality!" 

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Management

The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Management created by TECH Global University is a high quality academic program designed for health professionals and students interested in acquiring specialized knowledge in the efficient management of health systems. This course is taught 100% online, which allows you to train from anywhere and in flexible schedules, adapting to your needs and pace of life. During this program, you will explore key topics related to public health and health systems management such as health policies, health economics, planning and evaluation of health programs, epidemiology, human resources management in health and health information systems, among others. The objective is to provide you with a comprehensive and updated vision of the challenges and opportunities in the field of public health. One of the advantages of this program is its practical and applied approach. Through real case studies and situation analysis, you will develop management skills that will allow you to design and implement effective strategies to improve the health of populations, manage resources efficiently and promote public policies that contribute to community well-being.

Specialize in Public Health Management

The program's online format offers a flexible and collaborative learning experience. Here, you'll foster the development of leadership and teamwork skills, as well as the ability to make informed and ethical decisions in complex public health settings. You will also learn how to use digital tools and technologies for data analysis, project management and effective communication in the health field. Upon completion of the University Expert, you will be prepared to assume leadership and management roles in public health organizations, government institutions, NGOs, international agencies and other settings related to health promotion and disease prevention. You will have acquired solid theoretical and practical training that will enable you to contribute significantly to the improvement of health systems and the well-being of communities. With a practical, flexible and collaborative approach, you will acquire the tools and knowledge necessary to address current and future challenges in the field of public health.