Learning Outcomes

Fundamentals of Public Health

Introduction to Sociology

Introduction to Public Health Laws

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will develop a foundational understanding of public health principles, including its history, scope, and relationship with clinical medicine. You will also explore sociological concepts relevant to health, such as social determinants of health, and gain insights into public health laws and ethics.

General Biology

Core Physiological Systems in Public Health

Understanding Human Body Systems

In this module, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of human biology and physiology, including cell biology, genetics, anatomy, biochemistry, and the functioning of major organ systems such as the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems.

Principles of Epidemiology

Applied Epidemiology

Introduction to Biostatistics

In this module, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of epidemiological principles, biostatistical analysis, and the evaluation of public health interventions. On successful completion, you will be able to apply epidemiological methods to investigate disease patterns, assess risk factors, and determine the burden of diseases.

Nutrition in Health and Disease

Child Health and Nutrition

Community Reproductive and Adolescent Health

In this module, you will be able to critically analyse the role of nutrition in health and disease, assess dietary guidelines, and understand the nutritional needs of children, adolescents, and reproductive-age women. Nutrition plays a fundamental role in maintaining overall health and preventing disease.

First Interim Assessment

This module evaluates your understanding of key areas such as public health foundations, human biology and physiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, and the critical relationship between nutrition and health. It assesses knowledge through targeted questions.

Understanding Health Management

Health Management Information Systems

Health Quality Management

In this module, you will be able to develop a comprehensive understanding of health management principles, including leadership, governance, systems, policy, resource allocation, and performance evaluation. You will also gain proficiency in health management information systems, data management, reporting, and decision-making.

Understanding Environmental Health

Organisation of School Health

Community Mobilisation and Participation

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to understand the principles of environmental health, identify environmental pollutants and their health impacts, assess waste management practices, evaluate school health programmes, and apply community mobilisation strategies for effective health interventions.

Outreach and Mobile Health Services

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Occupational Health and Safety

Geriatrics, Gerontology and Care of People with Disabilities

By the end of this module, you will be able to analyse workplace health risks, occupational diseases, and safety regulations. You will gain skills in geriatric care, disability support, outreach planning, mobile clinics, and hygiene promotion. Understanding sanitation, remote healthcare access, and workplace hazards will enhance population health.

Second Interim Assessment

This module evaluates your understanding of key topics including health systems, community well-being, and service delivery; health management and information systems; community and environmental health; outreach, accessibility, and hygiene services; and workplace health and safety.

Community Mental Health

Medical Sociology and Inequalities

Health Economics and Financing

By the end of this module, you will be able to critically analyse community mental health issues, evaluate the economic impact of mental illness, and understand the sociological factors influencing health and healthcare disparities.

Accident and Emergency Response

Hazardous Waste and Waste Water Management

Essential Drugs and Public Health Pharmacology

Current Issues and Trends in Public Health

Career Advancement and Job Search

In this module, you will learn to respond to medical emergencies, manage hazardous waste, and apply drug regulations to improve public health. You will also learn about emerging public health trends, apply case studies to real-world scenarios, and plan career advancement through continuing education, certification, and networking.

Third Interim Assessment

This module evaluates your knowledge across advanced public health topics, including mental health, medical sociology, health economics, emergencies, hazardous waste, pharmacology, current public health issues, and career advancement.

Diploma in Public Health - Assessment

Learn to transform lives and communities and gain expertise in public health with this free online course.

Diploma in Public Health

Embark on a comprehensive journey in the health sciences with this Diploma in Public Health. Study public health fundamentals, human biology, nutrition, epidemiology, and health management, alongside environmental and mental health. Explore community mobilisation, emergency response, and waste management, preparing you for real-world applications. Advance your career with insights into health economics, certifications, and career development.

Embark on a transformative journey with the Diploma in Public Health, designed to deepen your understanding of public health and develop vital skills to improve population health. This comprehensive course introduces the foundations of public health, covering essential topics such as public health law, sociological health influences, and the field's evolution. You’ll explore a wide range of areas, including human biology, nutrition, and disease prevention, gaining critical insights to address today’s health challenges.With the focus on practical applications, the course delves into epidemiology and biostatistics, teaching methods for disease control, outbreak response, and statistical analysis. Health management and information systems modules further equip you to lead in healthcare settings, using data-driven strategies to optimise resources and improve care quality. Community and environmental health modules cover key topics like environmental pollution, waste management, and community mobilisation, underscoring the role of prevention in public health.Ideal for students, professionals, and health advocates, this diploma combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills for diverse public health settings. Concluding with modules on emergency preparedness, pharmacology, and current health issues, the course includes career guidance for future advancement. Enrol and get certified in the Diploma in Public Health from Alison to develop expertise, support vulnerable populations, and lead impactful health initiatives.

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Course Overview

Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens

Protect Yourself from Bloodborne Pathogens

Getting into Contact with Blood

Cleaning Up the Mess

Reporting Exposure to Blood

Next Steps

This module covers the following aspects of Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP): An Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens, Protecting Yourself from Bloodborne Pathogens, Response to Blood Exposure, Cleaning up the Mess and Reporting Exposure to Blood.

BBP Course assessment

This free online course teaches you how to identify and treat bloodborne pathogens and confers global accreditation.

Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)

This course on bloodborne pathogens (BBP) trains you to address health concerns by detecting and responding to germs in people’s blood. This training is required annually by the U.S. Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA). We show you how to identify BBPs and respond appropriately, often with a referral. Complete this course and apply for certification to gain international accreditation that signals your ability to work with blood.

Introduction to Sports First Aid

Emergency Response Planning

Drowning, Choking and Bleeding

Common Sports Injuries

In this module, you'll be introduced to sports first aid and the role of a sports first aider in sports emergencies. We'll show you how to deal with casualties while minimising the risk of infection. You'll learn how to treat common and severe sports injuries, including sprains, fractures, head injuries and more.

Course Assessment - Sports First Aid Training

Learn how to provide emergency care to treat various sports injuries in this free online first aid training course.

Sports First Aid Training

Are you passionate about sports and want to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you? This first aid training course provides the skills required to handle any sports-related emergency properly. We show you how to prepare for emergencies and treat common sports injuries, including sprains, fractures, head injuries and more. We go over basic and advanced first aid techniques to help you become a certified sports first aid provider.

Introduction to Infection and Infection Control

Hazard and Risk Assessment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

This module will define infection control and go over what it entails, why it is essential, and how it spreads. You will learn about risk management and risk and hazard assessment. Also, you will discover the different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and their practical uses.

Training on Infection Prevention and Control Principles - Course Assessment

This free online epidemiology course explains how infection control and prevention curb the spread of disease.

Training on Infection Prevention and Control Principles

This epidemiology course explores the management and prevention of infections. We explain how to direct the implementation of infection prevention and control measures and develop policies that protect public safety. We also emphasise the value of risk assessment and provide risk assessment methods that can be used during emergencies. Sign up to learn about the medical and legal aspects of combating infection in this public health course.

First Aid

Medical Problems

Traumatic Injuries

Environmental Injury and Illnesses

This module will examine the definition of first aid and the components inside the first aid kit. We will define handwashing, the emergency system dispatcher guide and explain when to remove your gloves after administering first aid. We will also explain the causes and symptoms of medical problems and how to give first aid to people suffering from traumatic injuries and environmental injuries.

Adult CPR, AED and Choking

Child CPR, AED and Choking

Infant CPR and Choking

Skills Training Videos

This module will explain what cardiopulmonary resuscitation is comprised of, give a brief outline of when cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillators may be required and explain how to perform them on choking victims. We will analyze the symptoms of choking, how to perform chest compressions, giving breath and how to relieve choking in infants, children and adults.

CPR, AED & First Aid course assessment

This free online certificate course teaches you how to use CPR, AED, and first aid to save lives.

CPR, AED and First Aid

This training course begins with first aid basics, such as how to check responsiveness and recognize common symptoms, before we show you how to treat injuries and cardiac arrest. We explain how to handle choking and how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or use an automated external defibrillator (AED). This course offers global accreditation for your new life-saving skills, so sign up to become a qualified safety officer.

Introduction to Medication Management

Medication Safety

Medication Administration Techniques

Documentation and Record-Keeping

In this module, you will delve into the core principles of medication management and its importance. Learn about medication safety, administration techniques, and the significance of documentation through Medication Administration Records (MAR) and Electronic Medication Administration Records (eMAR).

Special Considerations in Medication Management

Medication Calculation and Dosage Adjustments

High-Risk Medications and Administration

In this module, you will focus on the unique needs of specific patient populations and learn the critical skills of medication calculation, and dosage adjustment based on various factors. Gain insights into the administration of high-risk medications, and intricate procedures such as IV push.

Medication Management and Administration - Course Assessment

Learn the best practices for ensuring medication safety through proper medicine management in this free online course.

Medication Management and Administration

This course is designed to empower healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills for ensuring proper medication management and administration. From the fundamental principles of proper medication administration to the intricacies of dosage calculations and high-risk medication handling, the course concepts are comprehensive enough to ensure learners are well-equipped to navigate the complex landscape of healthcare and medication.

An Introduction to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults

Reporting Your Concern

In this module, you will learn about the basic principles of safeguarding vulnerable adults. We will discuss the different issues safeguarding covers such as human trafficking, domestic violence and abuse, modern slavery and dignity. In addition, you will also study the importance of communication in a care setting and how to raise safeguarding concerns about vulnerable adults with designated safeguarding officers and adult social care.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults - Assessment

This free online caregiving course helps you to protect vulnerable adults, at home or as part of your work.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

This free online course on safeguarding vulnerable adults teaches you how to protect people and raise concerns regarding their well-being. We explain the 'Disclosure and Barring Service' checks that prevent harm to British children and certain adults. You'll learn to spot the signs of abuse and neglect while also covering how to appropriately share information with relevant bodies, keeping to the 'seven golden rules' of sharing such information.

Introduction to Infectious Diseases

Infection Prevention and Control Measures

Standard Precautions and Isolation Procedures

Healthcare workers are the first line of defence against infections. In this module, you'll learn about infectious microbes and strategies to disrupt interactions between pathogens and hosts in healthcare settings. We'll teach you various infection prevention and control measures, such as hand hygiene, PPE use, isolation and standard precautions.

Occupational Health and Safety for Infection Control

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Outbreak Management and Response

In this module, you'll learn about the importance of health surveillance for healthcare workers, strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and early recognition of an outbreak. We'll introduce you to antibiotic stewardship and its role in addressing antimicrobial resistance and promoting infection prevention.

Infection Control in Health Care - Assessment

Become an indispensable asset in preventing and controlling infections in health care with this free online course.

Infection Control in Health Care

Any infection within a healthcare facility poses significant risks to patients, carers and staff. Being trained in infection control and prevention can help stop disease outbreaks. This course covers infection control, standard precautions for healthcare providers, as well as the role of antibiotic stewardship in combatting antimicrobial resistance. Enrol now and be the infection control champion your facility needs.