Public Health Systems

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This content area consists of the basic structure and functions of the public health system in the United States.
 
Several sets of competencies have been developed for public health students and practicing professionals. To the extent that some health management graduate and undergraduate programs are within schools of public health, and many public health professionals at senior levels become de facto healthcare administrators, the public health competency work is relevant to the AUPHA Body of Knowledge. Various sets of competencies can be found on the website of the Association of Schools of Public Health.

Topics include: 
  • Definitions
  • Structure of public health system (government and non-government elements)
  • Governance and leadership of public health departments
  • 10 essential public health functions
  • Financing of public health
  • Community and non-profit organizations
  • Intersection of public health and healthcare delivery systems
  • Workforce
  • Environmental health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health education/health behavior
  • Measurement and metrics of public health

Suggested Textbooks:

Scutchfield,F. D. and Keck, C.W. (2009) Principles of Public Health Practice. Cengage Learning.
Created By: Gerod Blue 12-04-2012
Last Updated By: Kristi Donovan, MS, CAE 12-20-2012
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