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Introduction to the Program
Con Esta Postgraduate diploma 100% online, diseñarás las estrategias más avanzadas para aumentar la conciencia de la población sobre cómo proteger su salud y medioambiente”
La creciente preocupación por el impacto del Cambio Climático y la contaminación ambiental en la salud ha provocado un enfoque más integrador de la Salud Pública. Ante su accesibilidad y responsabilidad en la sociedad, los farmacéuticos son actores clave en la implementación de estrategias para mitigar sus consecuencias. Estos profesionales pueden contribuir tanto a la promoción del bienestar general de las personas como a la protección ambiental a través de su participación en políticas de salud ambiental. Asimismo, el personal de Farmacia desempeña un papel clave para educar a sus clientes sobre la importancia de cómo llevar un estilo de vida saludable.
En este escenario, TECH implementa un revolucionario Postgraduate diploma en Public and Environmental Health. El itinerario académico profundizará en el enfoque de la Salutogénesis, que permitirá a los farmacéuticos brindar una atención que promueva una salud integral a la par que sostenida. Asimismo, el temario analizará diversas Situaciones de Vulnerabilidad como los casos de violencia de género, garantizando que los egresados brinden un asesoramiento altamente individualizado. En sintonía con esto, los materiales didácticos ahondarán en la contaminación atmosférica, proporcionando estrategias de control y otorgando a las profesionales técnicas para comunicar los riesgos a la población.
Por otro lado, TECH proporcionará a los farmacéuticos un Campus Virtual 100% online, adaptado a las necesidades de los profesionales en activo que quieren avanzar en sus carreras. Igualmente, emplea la metodología Relearning, basada en la repetición de conceptos clave para fijar conocimientos y facilitar el aprendizaje. De esta manera, la combinación de flexibilidad y un enfoque pedagógico robusto, lo hace altamente accesible. Asimismo, todo ello será accesible de manera remota, desde cualquier dispositivo portátil, o podrán descargarse para su consulta offline. También, los egresados tendrán a su alcance diversos recursos multimedia entre los que destacan vídeos explicativos, resúmenes interactivos, entre otros.
Tendrás todo el apoyo de la mayor institución académica online del mundo, TECH con la última tecnología educativa a tu disposición”
Esta Postgraduate diploma en Public and Environmental Health contiene el programa científico más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:
- El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos Salud Pública y Gestión de la Salud
- 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
Ahondarás en el potencial de la e-Salud para mejorar la adherencia a los medicamentos”
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.
¿Buscas incorporar a tu praxis las técnicas más creativas para diseñar campañas de promoción de la Salud? Lógralo mediante este programa"
Gracias a la revolucionaria metodología Relearning de TECH, integrarás todos los conocimientos de forma óptima para alcanzar con éxito los resultados que buscas"
Syllabus
Through this program, pharmacists will have a solid understanding of the principles of Public Health and its intersection with Environmental Health. The program will explore various techniques to promote the integration of literacy into public wellness programs. In this way, graduates will provide advice to citizens on disease prevention through diet, exercise and other healthy practices. In addition, the curriculum will delve into situations of vulnerability, including adolescents, refugees and migrants. This will enable pharmacists to provide highly personalized recommendations based on the needs of their clients.
You will implement sustainable practices for the management and disposal of pharmaceutical waste”
Module 1. Health Promotion and Evaluation
1.1. Health Literacy and Development of Literacy Tools and Models
1.1.1. Relationship between Literacy and Health. Improving Health Outcomes of the Population
1.1.2. Design and Implementation of Health Literacy Programs Targeting Vulnerable Groups and Marginalized Communities
1.1.3. Effective Communication Strategies Adapted to Different Cultural and Linguistic Contexts
1.1.4. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Health Literacy Programs through the Application of Appropriate Evaluation Tools and Models
1.1.5. Integrating Health Literacy into Public Health Policies and Programs
1.1.6. Research and Development of New Technologies and Digital Tools to Improve Health Literacy and Health Promotion in Digital Environments
1.2. Salutogenesis, a Model of Health Assets
1.2.1. Salutogenesis: Health Promotion Approach
1.2.2. Health Asset Models
1.2.3. Practical Applications of Health Asset Models in the Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of Health Promotion Interventions
1.2.4. Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Relevance of Health Asset Models in Different Settings and Populations
1.2.5. Design and Implementation of Strategies Based on Salutogenesis and Health Asset Models to Promote Health and Wellness in Different Settings and Communities
1.3. Community Intervention and Community-oriented Primary Care
1.3.1. The Scope of Community Intervention and Primary Care: Promoters of Health and Wellness in the Population
1.3.2. Implementation and Evaluation of Community Intervention Projects in Different Contexts and Populations: Principles of Equity, Participation and Sustainability
1.3.3. Comprehensive Approach: Networking and Interdisciplinary Collaboration between Health Professionals, Social Services, Education and other Sectors
1.3.4. Tools and Strategies for Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles in the Community
1.3.5. Importance of Participation, Community Empowerment, and Health Equity: Fundamental Principles for the Improvement of the Quality of Life of the Population
1.3.6. Identifying and Addressing the Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequalities: Equity and Justice in Access to Health Services and Well-Being
1.3.7. Critical Reflection on Health Policies and Programs in Community and Primary Care: Improvement and Adaptation to the Needs and Demands of the Population
1.4. Community Intervention Programs with an Ethical and Equitable Perspective
1.4.1. Ethics in Public Health
1.4.2. Principles of Equity in Community Intervention
1.4.3. Interprofessionalism in Community Intervention: Creation of International Strategic Alliances
1.4.4. Potential of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and e-Health for the Promotion of Health
1.4.5. Implementation of e-Health Strategies in Community Intervention Programs
1.5. Health Promotion and Protection at the Local Level from an International Approach
1.5.1. Intersectoriality
1.5.2. Social Map
1.5.3. Social Actors of the Community from Different Sectorial Spheres and the Administration
1.5.4. Research Guidelines, Time, Universe, and Sample
1.5.5. Universal, Replicable, Multi-center Collaborative Models
1.5.6. Indicators of Assessment
1.5.7. Research and Action of Replicable Collaborative Models
1.6. Research in Social and Community Participation
1.6.1. Community and Social Participation
1.6.2. Research and Action in Community and Social Participation
1.6.3. Interdiscipline, Transdiscipline, Eco-Environmental, Sustainable and Sustainable
1.6.4. Key Families and Strategic Groupings in the Community
1.6.5. Fundamentals of Research and Action Appropriate to Each Place
1.6.6. Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation Measures
1.6.7. Focus Groups
1.6.8. Indicators and Utilization
1.6.9. Strategic Indicators Appropriate to Each Site
1.6.10. Health Team Involved in Research and Action
1.6.11. The Scope of the Action Research
1.6.12. Evaluation of the Sample
1.7. Methods of Idea Generation and Design of Health Promotion/Health Education (HPE) Campaigns
1.7.1. Methods of Generating Ideas for the Design of Health Promotion, Health Education and Disease Prevention Campaigns
1.7.2. Analysis of the Specific Needs and Characteristics of the Target Audience in Order to Adapt Communication and Promotion Strategies to their Needs and Preferences
1.7.3. Creative Tools and Techniques to Generate Innovative and Effective Ideas in the Design of Health Promotion Campaigns
1.7.4. Educational Messages and Materials: Clear, Informative and Persuasive
1.7.5. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Health Promotion Campaigns: Adjustments to Improve Results
1.8. Complex Models and Methods in Health Education
1.8.1. Theory of Change: Determinants of Human Behavior and Strategies to Change them towards Healthier Behaviors
1.8.2. Social Determinants of Health Approach: Sociopolitical, Economic and Cultural Factors in Influencing the Health of Populations. Addressing Inequities
1.8.3. Community Empowerment Models: Strengthening Communities to Make Healthy Decisions and Achieve Positive Changes in their Environment
1.8.4. Theories of Health Behavior: Beliefs, Attitudes and Motivations of People
1.8.5. Participatory Methods in Health Education: Involving People and Communities in the Design, Implementation and Evaluation of Health Programs. Collaboration and Autonomy
1.9. Elaboration, Development and Design of Programs in Health Education
1.9.1. Design and Development of Health Education Programs: Identification of Needs, Formulation of Objectives, Selection of Methods and Intervention Strategies and Planning of Activities
1.9.2. Implementation Strategies: Accessibility, Equity and Sustainability of Health Programs
1.9.3. Partnerships and Collaborations with Relevant Institutions and Organizations to Strengthen Health Program Implementation
1.9.4. Continuous and Systematic Evaluation of Health Program Implementation: Identification of Challenges, Necessary Adjustments, and Opportunities for Improvement
1.9.5. Active Participation of the Community in the Implementation of Health Programs: Fostering Community Ownership and Sustainability of the Actions Carried Out
1.9.6. Ethical Principles that Govern the Implementation of Health Education Programs: Ethics and Responsibility towards the Communities and Beneficiary Populations
1.10. Research and Evaluation of the Impact of Collaborative and Educational Models
1.10.1. Health Research: Protocol Development, Data Collection and Analysis, and Scientific Report Writing
1.10.2. Evaluation of the Impact of Educational Programs on the Health of the Population, use of Qualitative and Quantitative Evaluation Tools
1.10.3. Importance of Interdisciplinarity in the Design and Evaluation of Health Education Projects. Collaboration Among Professionals as an Enhancer of Results
1.10.4. Effective Communication of Research and Evaluation Results to Health Professionals and the General Community
Module 2. Public Health in Situations of Vulnerability
2.1. Children and Health
2.1.1. Environmental Threats
2.1.2. Obesity and Non-Communicable Diseases
2.1.3. Trauma, Violence and Conflict
2.2. Adolescence and Health
2.2.1. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Contraception, Communicable Diseases, Sexual Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence
2.2.2. Traffic Accidents, Suicide, Interpersonal Violence
2.2.3. Abuse of Psychoactive Substances
2.2.4. Nutrition and Physical Activity
2.3. Health and Gender
2.3.1. Gender as a Determinant of Health Inequity
2.3.2. Intersectionality
2.3.3. Gender-Based Violence
2.4. Occupational Health
2.4.1. Mental Health in the Work Environment
2.4.2. Healthy Teleworking
2.4.3. Occupational Hazards in Health Care Workers
2.5. Health in Multicultural Contexts
2.5.1. Cultural Validation and Negotiation
2.5.2. Multilingual Communication
2.5.3. The COVID-19 Pandemic as an Exacerbator of Inequalities
2.6. Health and Aging
2.6.1. Healthy Aging. Decade of Healthy Aging
2.6.2. Geriatric Syndromes
2.6.3. Integrated Care and Primary Health Care Focused on the Elderly Person
2.7. Mental Health and Well-Being
2.7.1. Determinants of Mental Health
2.7.2. Mental Health Promotion and Prevention of Mental Health Conditions
2.7.3. Mental Health Care and Treatment
2.8. Nutritional Problems and Their Impact on Global Health
2.8.1. Malnutrition: Undernutrition, Vitamin and Mineral Imbalance, Overweight, and Obesity
2.8.2. Diet-Related Noncommunicable Diseases: Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Disease, Stroke and Cancer
2.8.3. Healthy Diet
2.8.4. Nutritional Safety Versus Food Safety
2.9. Migration and Health. Health in Emergencies and Humanitarian Crises
2.9.1. Common Health Needs and Vulnerabilities of Refugees and Migrants
2.9.2. Barriers to Access to Services for Refugees and Migrants
2.9.3. Preparedness and Resilience to Emerging Threats (PRET) Initiative
2.10. Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
2.10.1. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Controlling the Spread on a Global Scale
2.10.2. Communicable Diseases Measures Against Risk Factors
2.10.3. Vector-Borne Diseases
Module 3. Environmental Health
3.1. Environmental Health: Health Impact Assessment One Health Approach
3.1.1. Environmental Health through Environmental Determinants of Health
3.1.2. Interaction of Health and Environment with One Health Approach
3.1.3. Health in All Policies. Health Impact Assessment Tools
3.2. Water Quality: Water Supply
3.2.1. Sanitary Quality of Water: Sources of Contamination and Health Risks. Emerging Contaminants
3.2.2. Infrastructures of Water Supplies for Human Consumption
3.2.3. Drinking Water Treatment. Products for the Treatment of Drinking Water
3.2.4. Quality Control of Water for Human Consumption
3.2.5. Disinfection By-products
3.2.6. Communication of Water Quality to the Population
3.3. Water Quality. Recreational Waters: Swimming Pool and Bathing Waters
3.3.1. Risks Associated with the Use of Recreational Waters
3.3.2. Requirements for Swimming Pool and Water Park Facilities
3.3.3. Treatments to Ensure Water and Air Quality. Products
3.3.4. Control of the Sanitary Quality of Water and Air
3.3.5. Bathing Water Quality Requirements
3.3.6. Water Pollution Prevention Measures
3.3.7. Sanitary and Environmental Monitoring and Control of Bathing Waters
3.3.8. Communication of Risks to the Population
3.4. Environmental Management of Legionellosis
3.4.1. Bacteria From an Environmental Health Perspective
3.4.2. Facilities and Equipment Involved and Preventive Measures
3.4.3. Control Strategies and Responsibilities
3.4.4. Examples of Cases and Outbreaks. Apprenticeships
3.5. Public Health and Chemical Safety
3.5.1. International Chemical Risk Management
3.5.2. Hazard Classification and Communication: Labeling and Safety Data Sheets
3.5.3. Registers for the Protection of Human Health and the Environment against Chemical Hazards. Evaluation, Authorization and Restrictions of Chemical Substances
3.5.4. Biocides. Administrative Control Over Activities and Users
3.6. Environmental Management of Vector-borne Diseases
3.6.1. Main Vectors
3.6.2. Impact on Health
3.6.3. Vector Control Strategies
3.7. Public Health Impact of Contaminated Soil, Solid Waste and Contaminated Wastewater
3.7.1. Contaminating and Emerging Sources
3.7.2. Pollution Prevention Measures
3.7.3. Monitoring Systems and Control Strategies
3.8. Monitoring and Control of Physical Contamination and Natural Radioactivity to Protect Public Health
3.8.1. Natural Radioactivity
3.8.2. Routes of Exposure
3.8.3. Radioactivity in Drinking Water and its Regulations
3.8.4. Radon as a Parameter in Indoor Air Quality and its Management
3.9. Public Health Protection Air Quality: Atmospheric Pollution
3.9.1. Air Quality Analysis
3.9.2. Pollutant Sources and Health Risks Associated with Air Quality
3.9.3. Monitoring Systems and Control Strategies
3.9.4. Communication of Risks to the Population
3.10. Climate Change and Health
3.10.1 Climate Change
3.10.2. Actions to Address Climate Change
3.10.3. Influence of Climate Change and Health
3.10.4. Climate Change and Social Determinants of Health
A unique training experience, key and decisive to boost your professional development"
Postgraduate Diploma in Public and Environmental Health
TECH Global University presents a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the field of Public and Environmental Health with our Postgraduate Diploma, taught by the School of Pharmacy. This program is designed for professionals interested in understanding and addressing the complex challenges presented by the interactions between public health and the environment. With online classes, we offer the flexibility to study from anywhere, adapting to your pace of life and professional responsibilities. The relationship between the environment and public health is increasingly evident and crucial. Factors such as pollution, climate change and exposure to toxic substances have a significant impact on the health of communities. With our program, you will learn to identify, assess and manage these risks, developing effective strategies to protect and improve public health in a variety of contexts. Upon completion of your graduate degree, you will be qualified to work in a variety of roles within the public health sector, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, research institutions and private companies.
Become trained in Public and Environmental Health
TECH's teaching team is composed of experts in public health, environment and pharmacy, who will provide you with an interdisciplinary approach based on the latest scientific evidence. Through our online classes, you will receive a comprehensive education that combines theory and practice, preparing you to meet current and future challenges in the field of public and environmental health. This program focuses on providing an in-depth understanding of how environmental factors affect the health and well-being of populations. You will address topics such as environmental epidemiology, environmental health policy, risk management, and sustainability. In addition, you will explore case studies and participate in hands-on simulations that will allow you to apply the knowledge gained in real-life situations. Take advantage of this opportunity. Enroll now in the Postgraduate Diploma in Public and Environmental Health program and start making a difference in protecting health and the environment.