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Introduction to Public Health

The Introduction to Public Health course provides a comprehensive overview of public health from its historical roots to defining what public health is today. This cours also covers how governmental public health agencies are organized, the core public health functions, and the 10 Essential Public Health Services. The course was designed to give you a better understanding of the core concepts of Public Health.

This self-paced course should take approximately 3–5 hours to complete.

Contact Information

Continuing Education Program in Public Health Practice
Office of Public Health Practice & South Carolina Public Health Consortium
Arnold School of Public Health
800 Sumter Street, Room 307
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208
Phone: 803-777-0995
Email: ophpce@mailbox.sc.edu

Columbia, SC 29208 • 803-777-7000 • sphweb@mailbox.sc.edu