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Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection
  • Level Foundation
  • Course by Imperial College London
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The Health Protection course is the fourth instalment of the wider Foundations of Public Health Practice specialisation from Imperial College London's Global Master of Public Health (MPH). The scope and content of this course has been developed from the ground up by a combined team of academics and practitioners drawing on decades of real-world public health experience as well as deep academic knowledge. Through short video lectures, practitioner interviews and a wide range of interactive activities, learners will be immersed in the world of public health practice. Designed for those new to the discipline, over three modules (intended for three weeks of learning), learners will become familiar with the scope, principles and nuances of health protection in the context of public health practice. Beginning with the basics of Water, Sanitation and Health (WASH) based interventions, the course will introduce learners to the science and principles of practical microbiology, before examining vaccines, incident management and the threat posed by a wide range of manmade and natural environmental threats. By the end of this course, learners will be familiar and conversant with core health protection principles and approaches, and confident in discussing health protection issues when they move into practice.

Modules

Welcome to Imperial College London

    • 4 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Nice to meet you!

4 Videos

  • Meet the Team (Optional): Richard Pinder
  • Meet the Team (Optional): Samantha Alvarez Madrazo
  • Meet the Team (Optional): Lisa Danquah
  • Meet the Team (Optional): Helen Skirrow

4 Readings

  • About Imperial College London & the FPHP Team
  • How to be successful in this course
  • Grading policy
  • Glossary

Lesson 1: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

    • 5 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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5 Videos

  • Introduction to the course
  • An introduction to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
  • WASH: The right to clean water
  • WASH: Working towards universal sanitation
  • WASH: Hygiene and hand washing

2 Readings

  • The importance of water and sanitation
  • Conclusions on WASH

Lesson 2: Microbiology and disease

    • 3 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Pathogens and disease
  • Dynamics and control of infectious diseases

1 Discussions

  • Applying the evidence

3 Videos

  • SHEWA-B: WASH in Bangladesh
  • Unintended consequences: Hepatitis C in Egypt
  • Practitioner interview: Working in WASH

6 Readings

  • Vectors, pathogens and microbiology
  • Waterborne and foodborne diseases
  • The terminology of infection
  • Transmission and infection in communicable disease
  • Intervention opportunities
  • Conclusion

Lesson One: Vaccines

    • 3 Videos
    • 5 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Mandatory vaccines for school?

3 Videos

  • An introduction to vaccines
  • Vaccine preventable disease
  • Vaccines in childhood

5 Readings

  • Welcome to the module
  • Vaccinology and key terminology
  • The global impact of vaccinations
  • The MMR controversy and the anti-vaccination movement
  • Conclusions on vaccination

Lesson Two: Incident management and outbreak control

    • 3 Videos
    • 5 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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3 Videos

  • Health protection outbreak scenario: Introduction
  • Health protection outbreak scenario: Conclusion
  • Vulnerability in communicable disease

5 Readings

  • Defining and detecting outbreaks
  • Notification of infectious disease and case definitions
  • Public health actions
  • Outbreak response to norovirus
  • An overview of incident mangement

Lesson Three: Operational health protection

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Health protection in practice

1 Videos

  • Conclusion to the module

Lesson One: Air quality and strategic work

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Antimicrobial resistance incident

1 Discussions

  • Identifying priorities in your district

3 Videos

  • The challenge of air quality
  • Air quality in London
  • Air quality in industrialising countries

2 Readings

  • An introduction to strategic health protection
  • Air quality work in the European Union

Lesson Two: Major incidents and emergency planning

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Fukushima and the public health impacts
  • Conclusions to the course

3 Readings

  • An introduction to CBRNe
  • Fukushima and long term health consequences
  • Major incidents and emergency planning

The Emerging Public Health Practitioner

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Course 5: The Emerging Public Health Practitioner

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"Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection" is a comprehensive course offered by Imperial College London through Coursera, designed for individuals new to the field of public health. This engaging program is a part of the Global Master of Public Health (MPH) specialisation and is meticulously crafted by an expert team of academics and practitioners with extensive real-world experience. Over three weeks, learners will delve into the essential principles and practices of health protection. The course begins with foundational topics such as Water, Sanitation, and Health (WASH) interventions, then progresses to practical microbiology, vaccines, and incident management. It also covers a wide array of environmental threats, both manmade and natural. The curriculum is delivered through concise video lectures, insightful practitioner interviews, and a variety of interactive activities, ensuring a rich learning experience. This foundational-level course is ideal for those new to public health, offering a robust understanding of health protection. By the end of the course, participants will be well-versed in key health protection concepts and capable of engaging in informed discussions on the topic. The course is available with flexible subscription options including Starter and Professional plans, making it accessible for a wide audience interested in enhancing their public health expertise.

Dr Richard J Pinder
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Dr Richard J Pinder