Thanks to this 100% online program you will gain profound knowledge in three core disciplines: Public Health, Primary Care and Community Health, and their interrelationship"

Contemporary Public Health faces multifaceted challenges globally, highlighting the persistence of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, which continues to require vigilance and adaptations in health policies. Meanwhile, non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases continue to increase due to various factors.

This is how this study was born, which will benefit physicians with a specialized, multidisciplinary and holistic specialization, through a broad and integrative vision of the main pillars of Public Health in the 21st century: surveillance, promotion and protection of health and welfare, prevention, foreign health and international health, information systems, communication and research.

Likewise, this academic program will provide professionals with excellent preparation in the scientific and epidemiological method, focused on studying the distribution and determinants of health problems in populations, as well as on developing programs for the prevention and control of health problems. In addition, in the field of community health, we will delve into the reduction of inequalities, designing community prevention and intervention programs.

Finally, global health challenges such as communicable diseases, poor nutrition and limited access to health services will be addressed, focusing on the situation of vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly and people with disabilities. Specialists will also be updated on crisis management and health emergencies, including the response to epidemics, natural disasters and terrorism.

At this juncture, we have designed a university program of the highest quality, fully online to favor the individual needs of students and not have to deal with extra difficulties, such as traveling to a physical center and adjusting to a pre-established schedule. To this is added the implementation of the innovative Relearning methodology, consisting of the constant reiteration of the key concepts for an optimal and organic assimilation of the contents.

You will address relevant topics, such as epidemiology and biostatistics, gaining an in-depth understanding of the distribution and determinants of disease and injury in human populations"

This Professional master’s degree in Public Health contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Public Health and Health Management
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which it is conceived gather scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are indispensable for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will focus on environmental and occupational health, understanding how the physical and occupational environment affects health, and managing environmental and occupational risks. What are you waiting for to enroll?"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

You will analyze health systems and policies, as well as their organization and financing at the international level: all through the best teaching materials, at the forefront of technology and education"

Don't miss this unique opportunity that only TECH offers you! You will address strategies to promote healthy lifestyles, as well as the prevention of chronic and acute diseases at the individual and community level"

The program will include topics such as the distribution and determinants of diseases in human populations and the analysis of health data. It will also delve into health systems and policies, analyzing how they are organized and financed at the international level, as well as health promotion and disease prevention, developing strategies to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent chronic and acute diseases. In addition, they will address global health and vulnerable populations, focusing on global health challenges and the specific needs of groups such as children, the elderly and people with disabilities.

You will be able to manage health crises and emergencies, design and implement Public Health research studies, and apply epidemiological methods in clinical settings. Bet on TECH!”

Module 1. Public Health in the 21st Century

1.1. Health, a Global Public Good

1.1.1. Health: Concept, Limitations of Definitions and Evolution
1.1.2. Health of the Individual, Public Health and Social Health
1.1.3. Health in a Globalized World: Opportunities and Threats

1.2. Health Determinants: Past, Present and Future

1.2.1. Models: Health Field, Social Determinants, Social Determination
1.2.2. Structural, intermediate and proximal determinants
1.2.3. Health Determinants in the 21st Century: New Perspectives

1.3. Collaborative Culture at the International Level

1.3.1. Structures and Institutions
1.3.2. The Impulse of NGOs: Channels of Collaboration and Weaknesses
1.3.3. The Role of Private Actors in International Health Collaboration

1.4. Health and Sustainable Development

1.4.1.  Agenda 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals
1.4.2. Health Beyond SDG 3
1.4.3. One Health: One Concept, One Voice, One Policy

1.5. New Profiles in Public Health (PH): Human Resources

1.5.1. Data and Communication
1.5.2. New Professional Profiles in Public Health: Technological, Social, and Ethical
1.5.3. Public Administrations Faced with the Challenge of New Profiles

1.6. Current Public Health Policies

1.6.1. Public Health Strategies
1.6.2. Public Health and Environmental Challenges
1.6.3. Public Health in the Information Society

1.7. Public Health Impact Interventions

1.7.1. Health Impact Assessment
1.7.2. Decision Making and Prioritization of Interventions: Budgetary, Social and Ethical Aspects
1.7.3. Success Stories

1.8. International Public Health Projects in Endemic Areas, Outbreaks and Epidemics

1.8.1. Strategies for Health Surveillance in the 21st Century
1.8.2. The COVID19 Pandemic: A Before and After or Just a Temporary Change? 
1.8.3. International Collaboration in this Context

1.9. Management, Financing and Leadership in Public Health

1.9.1. Public Health Management Models: Health Authority and Provision
1.9.2. Agencies, Centers and Institutes
1.9.3. Public Health Budgets: Decision and Management

1.10. Legal Aspects at the International Level in the Context of Public Health

1.10.1. International Standards
1.10.2. Right to Health: Perspective and Comparison
1.10.3. International Health Regulations (IHR)

Module 2. Communication and New Technologies in Public Health

2.1. Communication Processes: Transparency, Trust and Communication Strategies in the Mass Media in Public Health

2.1.1. The Communication Process in Public Health
2.1.2. Health Communication
2.1.3. Agents of the Communication Process

2.2. Public Health Image, Reputation and Presence

2.2.1. Image and Impact of Public Health
2.2.2. Reputation, Trust and Reliability Importance in Effective Communication
2.2.3. The Future of Public Health Image Post-COVID-19 Scenario and Actions for Improvement

2.3. Design of Effective Communication Strategies in Public Health

2.3.1. Communication as a Tool for Public Health Policies, Programs and Interventions
2.3.2. Reaction or Proaction: Communication Planning
2.3.3. Objective, Message, Channels and Agents

2.4. Communication Channels: Analysis, Use and Evaluation in Healthcare

2.4.1. Analysis of Health Communication Channels
2.4.2. Strategies and Models of Use of the Different Channels: Segmentation, Scope, and Specific Use
2.4.3. Preliminary Evaluation of the Different Channels and Evaluation of Interventions

2.5. Leadership and Communication Styles among Professionals: Coaching and Empowerment in Public Health

2.5.1. Importance of Internal Communication Factors, Styles and Models
2.5.2. Models of Training and Empowerment of Communication Between and by Health Professionals
2.5.3. The Health Professional as the Axis of Communication: the White Coat Loudspeaker and its Particularities in Public Health

2.6. Communication in Crisis Situations for Public Health

2.6.1. Crisis Communication and Communication Crisis
2.6.2. Key Factors in Health Crisis Communication: Coping with Uncertainty
2.6.3. Strategies and Agents The Role of the Spokesperson

2.7. Social Media Research and Strategy to Improve Accessibility to Truthful and Reliable Information Improving Health Literacy and Increasing Participation

2.7.1. Health in Social Networks: Presence, Treatment and Impact
2.7.2. Social Networks as an Element of Knowledge and Intervention in Health
2.7.3. Disinformation and Health Hoaxes

2.8. Research and Use of New Technologies for the Promotion of Health, Community Development and Empowerment of Community Associations

2.8.1. New Technologies as a Tool for Health Equity
2.8.2. Threats and Risks of New Health Technologies
2.8.3. Practical Applications

2.9. Quality Analysis: Contribution of New Technologies

2.9.1. Technology Assessment: Objectives, Challenges and Tools
2.9.2. Ethical Factors in the Application of New Technologies in Public Health
2.9.3. Technological Acceleration: Planning in Innovation

2.10. Development of Internet of Things Projects in Epidemiology and Public Health and other Emerging Projects

2.10.1. Internet of Things (IoT): Trade-off between Knowledge and Privacy
2.10.2. Real-life Data and Real-time Data: Sources, Analysis, Processing and Use for Knowledge and Decision Making
2.10.3. Artificial Intelligence in Public Health 

Module 3. Evaluation of Public Health Policies and Programs

3.1. Evaluation of Public Health Policies

3.1.1. Evaluation of Public Health. Historical Framework
3.1.2. International Framework
3.1.3. Present and Future of Evaluation in Public Health

3.2. Methodological Aspects of Public Health Evaluation

3.2.1. Dimensions of Evaluation
3.2.2. Evaluation Objectives, Design and Procedure
3.2.3. Qualitative and Quantitative Methods

3.3. Health Information Systems Based on Management Indicators. Development of Indicators

3.3.1. Models of Information Systems
3.3.2. Design and Construction of a Decision-useful Information System
3.3.3. Future of IS: Technical, Ethical and Usability Issues

3.4. Qualitative and Quantitative Tools in the Evaluation of Health Programs

3.4.1. Qualitative Methods
3.4.2. Quantitative Methods
3.4.3. Choice, Advantages and Difficulties

3.5. Evaluation and Critical Analysis of Health Outcomes

3.5.1. Data: Sources, Usefulness and Ethical-legal Factors
3.5.2. Measurement and Analysis Models
3.5.3. Use and Limitations of Health Outcomes

3.6. Satisfaction of Patients, Staff, Providers and Environment. Analysis and Improvement Cycles

3.6.1. Dimensions of Satisfaction. Perceived Quality
3.6.2. PROMS and PREMS External and Internal Customer Satisfaction
3.6.3. Improvement Cycles: PDCA, DMAIC

3.7. Evaluation of Public Health Programs

3.7.1. Assessment Objectives
3.7.2. Evaluation models
3.7.3. Implementation, Redesign and Measurement of SP Interventions

3.8. Evaluation of Health Policies

3.8.1. Health in all Policies
3.8.2. Health Impact Assessment
3.8.3. Existence or Non-existence of Non-health Policies

3.9. Health Program Studies

3.9.1. Evaluation of Vaccination Programs
3.9.2. Evaluation of Screening Programs
3.9.3. Evaluation of an Environmental Policy

3.10. Analysis of Evaluation Plans

3.10.1. The Figure of the Evaluator
3.10.2. Who Monitors the Monitors
3.10.3. Evaluation Policies and Policy Evaluation

Module 4. Public Health Surveillance

4.1. Protection, Prevention and Surveillance in Public Health: Classification, Evaluation, Management and Risk Control and Communication

4.1.1. Health Protection and Prevention
4.1.2. Risk Health and Management Surveillance
4.1.3. Risk Communication Mechanisms and Limitations

4.2. Self-control and Surveillance Systems: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points

4.2.1. Establishment of Preventive Protocols
4.2.2. Identification and Risk Assessment
4.2.3. Implementation and Follow-up Control Points

4.3. Research and Critical Analysis of Process and Outcome Indicators, Records, and Evaluation Systems Development and Innovation

4.3.1. Research and Analysis of Indicators
4.3.2. Recording and Evaluation for Efficient Data Management
4.3.3. Innovation in Evaluation Systems

4.4. Research in the Design, Implementation, and Impact Evaluation of Health Protection and Prevention Programs

4.4.1. Mechanisms for the Design of Health Protection and Prevention Programs
4.4.2. Implementation of Health Protection and Prevention Programs
4.4.3. Analysis of the Impact of Health Protection and Prevention Programs

4.5. Analysis and Interpretation of Epidemiological Data on Environmental Health: Surveillance, Estimation, Plans and Programs

4.5.1. Importance of Environmental Health in Human Health
4.5.2. Exploration of Environmental Epidemiological Data
4.5.3. Practical Application of Environmental Data Analysis

4.6. Interpretation of Epidemiological Data on Chronic Diseases and Planning: Surveillance, Estimation, Design of Plans, Programs, and Screening

4.6.1. Epidemiological Analysis of Chronic Diseases Importance of Monitoring
4.6.2. Design and Development of Interventions for Chronic Diseases
4.6.3. Epidemiological Surveillance and Disease Burden Analysis

4.7. Research in Primary Prevention of Chronic Diseases: Health Protection

4.7.1. Research in Primary Prevention of Chronic Diseases
4.7.2. Applied Research in Health Prevention and Protection
4.7.3. Impact Evaluation and Communication of Results

4.8. Innovation in Pharmacovigilance Monitoring and Prevention Systems: Alerts and Preventive Interventions

4.8.1. Importance of Pharmacovigilance Safety in the Use of Drugs
4.8.2. Advances in Pharmacovigilance Monitoring Systems
4.8.3. Risk Prevention Through Preventive Interventions

4.9. Models of Response to Alerts, Epidemic Outbreaks and Emergencies Development of Protocols and Procedures

4.9.1. Response Strategies for Health Emergencies
4.9.2. Development of Crisis Management Protocols
4.9.3. Implementation and Evaluation of Emergency Response

4.10. International Health and Innovation in International Cooperation for Epidemiological Surveillance

4.10.1.  International Health. Global Perspective on Epidemiological Surveillance
4.10.2. Innovation in International Cooperation for Epidemiological Surveillance
4.10.3.  Challenges and Future of International Cooperation in Health

Module 5. Epidemiology and Prevention of Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases

5.1. Cancer Epidemiology: Risk Factors and Primary Prevention

5.1.1. Descriptive Epidemiology: Incidence, Mortality and Data Sources
5.1.2. Cancer Risk Factors: Environmental and Occupational
5.1.3. Other Factors: Ultraviolet Light, Infections, Radiation

5.2. Risk Factors and Primary Prevention of Cancer: Lifestyle and Screening

5.2.1  Primary Prevention. Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies
5.2.2. Legislative Measures
5.2.3. Secondary prevention

5.3. Biological Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Disease Estimation of Cardiovascular Risk and Population Prevention

5.3.1. Ischemic Heart Disease and Stroke
5.3.2. Epidemiological Indicators
5.3.3. Classification of Cardiovascular Risk
5.3.4. Prevention and Control of Cardiovascular Diseases

5.4. Detection of Rare Diseases and Neonatal Screening

5.4.1. Rare Diseases
5.4.2. Newborn Screening Programs
5.4.3. Neonatal Screening for Congenital Metabolic and Endocrinologic Diseases

5.5. Comprehensive Approach to Chronic Disease Prevention for Healthy and Sustainable Aging

5.5.1. Healthy Aging
5.5.2. Active Aging
5.5.3. Integrated Prevention

5.6. Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases: Epidemiologic Surveillance Systems and Notifiable Disease Systems

5.6.1. Causal Agents
5.6.2. Time Periods
5.6.3. Transmission
5.6.4. Host and Susceptible Population
5.6.5. Epidemiological Surveillance Systems

5.7. Utility of Vaccines in the Prevention of Immunopreventable Infectious Diseases

5.7.1. Analysis of the Importance of Vaccination in the Prevention of Infectious Diseases at the Individual and Community Levels
5.7.2. Evolution of Vaccines: Types of Vaccines Currently Available
5.7.3. Mechanisms of Action of Vaccines and Their Impact on the Immune System
5.7.4. Efficacy and Safety of Vaccines in the Prevention of Infectious Diseases
5.7.5. Importance of Vaccination in Risk Groups and in the Prevention of Epidemics
5.7.6. Logistics and Vaccination Programs at the International Level
5.7.7. Economic and Social Impact of Vaccination in the Prevention of Infectious Diseases
5.7.8. Research and Analysis of Barriers and Challenges in the Implementation of Vaccination Programs
5.7.9. Strategies and Measures to Promote Vaccination and to Raise Public Awareness of its Importance
5.7.10. Evaluation and Critical Analysis of the Scientific Literature Related to Vaccines and their Usefulness in the Prevention of Infectious Diseases

5.8. Emerging diseases. Epidemic Outbreaks

5.8.1. Factors Favoring Emerging Diseases
5.8.2. New Agents and Diseases
5.8.3. International Health Regulations (IHR)
5.8.4. Epidemic Outbreaks. Study, Control and Measures: Chemoprophylaxis, Immunoglobulins and Vaccines

5.9. Viral Hepatitis, HIV infection, AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Tuberculosis

5.9.1. Hepatitis A: Etiology, Epidemiology and Preventive Measures
5.9.2. Hepatitis B: Etiology, Epidemiology and Preventive Measures
5.9.3. Other Viral Hepatitis: Etiology, Epidemiology and Preventive Measures
5.9.4. HIV: Etiology, Epidemiology and Preventive Measures
5.9.5. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Etiology, Epidemiology, and Preventive Measures
5.9.6. Tuberculosis: Etiology, Epidemiology and Preventive Measures

5.10. Meningococcal Disease (MD) and Zoonosis: Epidemiology Prevention and Control

5.10.1.  Epidemiology of Meningococcal Disease
5.10.2. Prevention and Control of Meningococcal Disease
5.10.3. Epidemiology of Zoonoses
5.10.4. Prevention and Control of Zoonoses

Module 6. Clinical Epidemiology

6.1. Design and Quality Assessment of Intervention Studies in Epidemiology

6.1.1. Intervention Studies, Types and Key Design Elements
6.1.2. Ethical Aspects of Intervention Research
6.1.3. Design of Specific Intervention Studies
6.1.4. Tools for Assessing the Quality of Intervention Studies
6.1.5. Critical Appraisal of Intervention Studies
6.1.6. Importance of Design and Quality Assessment

6.2. Pragmatic vs. Explanatory Randomized Clinical Trials

6.2.1. Differentiation Between Pragmatic and Explanatory Clinical Trials
6.2.2. Ethical Implications of Each Approach
6.2.3. Critical Evaluation of the Methodology and Design of Each Type of Trial
6.2.4. Application of Knowledge to Clinical Practice and Research
6.2.5. Promotion of Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
6.2.6. Design and Conduct of Clinical Studies

6.3.  Design of Diagnostic Test Studies

6.3.1. Selection of the Study Population and Definition of Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
6.3.2. Determination of the Study Design and Selection of the Reference Methodology
6.3.3. Calculation of Diagnostic Accuracy and Analysis of Results

6.4. Evaluation of the Quality of a Diagnostic Test Study

6.4.1. Study Validity Analysis
6.4.2. Evaluation of the Accuracy of the Diagnostic Test
6.4.3. Analysis of the Clinical Utility of the Diagnostic Test

6.5. Design and Quality Assessment of Prognostic Factor Studies

6.5.1. Selection and Definition of Prognostic Factors
6.5.2. Study Design and Selection of the Study Population
6.5.3. Evaluation of the Quality of the Study and the Prognostic Model

6.6. Evidence-based Clinical Recommendations: GRADE 1

6.6.1. Systematic Review of the Scientific Literature Identification of Clinical Recommendations
6.6.2. Quality of Evidence and Strength of Recommendations
6.6.3. Clinical Recommendations Applicable to Clinical Practice
6.6.4. Development of Clinical Protocol or Clinical Guideline Based on the Identified Recommendations
6.6.5. Implementation and Follow-up of the Clinical Protocol or Guideline in Patient Care Evidence and Focus on Improving Clinical Outcomes
6.6.6. Periodic Evaluation, through Monitoring of Clinical Outcome Indicators and Feedback from the Health Professionals Involved

6.7. Evidence-based Clinical Recommendations: GRADE 2

6.7.1. Analysis and Synthesis of the Available Evidence in the Scientific Literature for the Development of Recommendations
6.7.2. Identification and Evaluation of the Quality of the Relevant Studies that Support the Clinical Recommendations
6.7.3. Application of the Principles of the GRADE Methodology to Establish the Strength and Certainty of Clinical Recommendations
6.7.4. Developing Clinical practice Guidelines that Incorporate Evidence-based Recommendations and that are Useful for Clinical Decision-Making
6.7.5. Periodic Updating and Revision of Clinical Recommendations Based on the Available Scientific Evidence

6.8. Evaluation of the Quality of Care

6.8.1. Quality Criteria and Standards from the Point of View of Safety
6.8.2. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Results obtained through the Actions Evaluated of the Actions Evaluated and their Components
6.8.3. Measurement of Patient Outcomes and Experiences, Patient-Reported Outcome  Measures (PROM) and Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREM)
6.8.4. Indicators for Assessing the Degree of Involvement, Participation and Satisfaction of Healthcare Professionals

6.9. Incorporation of Patients' Values and Preferences: Shared Decisions

6.9.1. Effective Communication and Understanding of Values and Preferences
6.9.2. Education and Counseling on Treatment Options
6.9.3. Facilitation of Shared Decision Making

6.10. Patient Security

6.10.1. Identification and Recording of Adverse Events
6.10.2. Analysis of Errors and Underlying Causes
6.10.3. Implementation of Corrective Actions and Prevention Measures

Module 7. Research Methodology in Epidemiology

7.1. Biostatistics: Univariate, Bivariate and Multivariate Analysis

7.1.1. Types of Variables
7.1.2. Normality Study of a Distribution. Parametric and and non-parametric
7.1.3. Dependent and Independent Variables. Confounding Factors
7.1.4. Identification of the Necessary Statistical Tests

7.2. Models and Methods in Multivariate Statistics of Dependence and Interdependence: Statistical Inference Standardization and Prediction Multiple Linear Regression Regression and Cluster Analysis

7.2.1. Regression Models
7.2.2. Multivariate Models: Multiple Linear Regression
7.2.3. Cluster Analysis

7.3. Models and Methods in Multivariate Structural Statistics: Logistic Regression, Poisson Regression, Survival Analysis and Longitudinal Data. Kaplan-Meier and Log-Rank Statistics

7.3.1. Multivariate Models: Logistic Regression
7.3.2. Kaplan-Meier and Log-Rank Survival Analysis
7.3.3. Poisson Regression

7.4. Incidence and Prevalence Models in Public Health

7.4.1. Incidence Studies
7.4.2. Prevalence Studies
7.4.3. Risk Analysis

7.5. Computer Software: Advanced Statistical Analysis with SPSS Package

7.5.1. Statistical Packages: R®, STATA® and Epidat®
7.5.2. Use of the SPSS® Package
7.5.3. Interpretation of the Results of Statistical Analysis Performed by SPSS® and Evidence-based Decision Making
7.5.4. Effective Communication of Statistical Findings to Specialized and Non-Specialized Audiences.

7.6. Qualitative Methodology Applied to Public Health: Theoretical, Conceptual, and Ethical Aspects

7.6.1. Qualitative Evaluation Applied to Public Health
7.6.2. Techniques of Qualitative Research Applied to Public Health
7.6.3. Collection, Analysis and Interpretation of Qualitative Data in Public Health Studies: Validity, Reliability and Generalization of the Results
7.6.4. Ethical Principles: Protection of Participants' Confidentiality and Management of Potential Ethical Conflicts
7.6.5. Integration of the Qualitative Perspective in the Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation of Public Health Programs and Policies: Design of Effective Interventions Focused on the Needs of the Population

7.7. Design and Phases of Qualitative Research in Public Health. Sampling Designs

7.7.1. Design and Phases of Qualitative Research
7.7.2. Sampling
7.7.3. Elaboration and Justification of the Data Collection Instruments
7.7.4. Data Analysis Process
7.7.5. Establishment and Justification of the Validity and Reliability Criteria of the Investigation
7.7.6. Design and Justification of the Plan for Communication and Dissemination of the Results

7.8. Designs of Interest for Public Health Information Collection Techniques

7.8.1. Sampling
7.8.2. Surveys Survey Design
7.8.3. Validation of Questionnaires

7.9. Analysis and Interpretation of Results Digital Analysis of Qualitative Data

7.9.1. Text Analysis Software
7.9.2. Data Visualization Software
7.9.3. QDA (Qualitative Data Analysis) Software
7.9.4. Artificial Intelligence applied to Qualitative Studies

7.10. Evaluation, Rigor and Ethics in Qualitative Research in Public Health

7.10.1.  Ethical Principles of Research
7.10.2. International Legislation and Regulations
7.10.3.  Health Care Ethics Committee

Module 8. Health Promotion and Evaluation

8.1. Health Literacy and Development of Literacy Tools and Models

8.1.1. Relationship between Literacy and Health Improving Health Outcomes of the Population
8.1.2. Design and Implementation of Health Literacy Programs Targeting Vulnerable Groups and Marginalized Communities
8.1.3. Effective Communication Strategies Adapted to Different Cultural and Linguistic Contexts
8.1.4. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Health Literacy Programs through the Application of Appropriate Evaluation Tools and Models
8.1.5. Integrating Health Literacy into Public Health Policies and Programs 
8.1.6. Research and Development of New Technologies and Digital Tools to Improve Health Literacy and Health Promotion in Digital Environments 

8.2. Salutogenesis, a Model of Health Assets

8.2.1. Salutogenesis: Health Promotion Approach
8.2.2. Health Asset Models
8.2.3. Practical Applications of Health Asset Models in the Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of Health Promotion Interventions 
8.2.4. Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Relevance of Health Asset Models in Different Settings and Populations  
8.2.5. Design and Implementation of Strategies Based on Salutogenesis and Health Asset Models to Promote Health and Wellness in Different Settings and Communities

8.3. Community Intervention and Community-oriented Primary Care

8.3.1. The Scope of Community Intervention and Primary Care: Promoters of Health and Wellness in the Population 
8.3.2. Implementation and Evaluation of Community Intervention Projects in Different Contexts and Populations: Principles of Equity, Participation and Sustainability 
8.3.3. Comprehensive Approach: Networking and Interdisciplinary Collaboration between Health Professionals, Social Services, Education and other Sectors
8.3.4. Tools and Strategies for Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles in the Community
8.3.5. Importance of Participation, Community Empowerment and Health Equity: Fundamental Principles for Improving the Quality of Life of the Population
8.3.6. Identifying and Addressing the Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequalities: Equity and Justice in Access to Health and Welfare Services
8.3.7. Critical Reflection on Health Policies and Programs in Community and Primary Care: Improvement and Adaptation to the Needs and Demands of the Population 

8.4. Community Intervention Programs with an Ethical and Equitable Perspective

8.4.1. Ethics in Public Health
8.4.2. Principles of Equity in Community Intervention
8.4.3. Interprofessionalism in Community Intervention: Creation of International Strategic Alliances
8.4.4. Potential of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and e-Health for the Promotion of Health
8.4.5. Implementation of e-Health Strategies in Community Intervention Programs

8.5.  Health Promotion and Protection at the Local Level from an International Approach

8.5.1. Intersectoriality
8.5.2. Social Map
8.5.3. Social Actors of the Community from Different Sectorial Areas and the Administration
8.5.4. Research Guidelines, Time, Universe, and Sample
8.5.5. Universal, Replicable, Multi-center Collaborative Models
8.5.6. Indicators of Assessment
8.5.7. Research and Action of Replicable Collaborative Models

8.6. Research in Social and Community Participation

8.6.1. Community and Social Participation
8.6.2. Research and Action in Community and Social Participation
8.6.3. Interdiscipline, Transdiscipline, Eco-Environmental, Sustainable and Sustainable
8.6.4. Key Families and Strategic Groupings in the Community
8.6.5. Fundamentals of Research and Action Appropriate to Each Place
8.6.6. Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation Measures
8.6.7. Focus Groups
8.6.8. Indicators and Utilization
8.6.9. Strategic Indicators Appropriate to Each Site
8.6.10. Health Team Involved in Research and Action
8.6.11. The Scope of the Action Research
8.6.12. Evaluation of the Sample

8.7. Methods of Idea Generation and Design of Health Promotion/Health Education (HPE) Campaigns 

8.7.1. Methods of Generating Ideas for the Design of Health Promotion, Health Education and Disease Prevention Campaigns 
8.7.2. Analysis of the Specific Needs and Characteristics of the Target Audience in Order to Adapt Communication and Promotion Strategies to their Needs and Preferences
8.7.3. Creative Tools and Techniques to Generate Innovative and Effective Ideas in the Design of Health Promotion Campaigns
8.7.4. Educational Messages and Materials: Clear, Informative and Persuasive
8.7.5. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Health Promotion Campaigns: Adjustments to Improve Results

8.8. Complex Models and Methods in Health Education

8.8.1. Theory of Change: Determinants of Human Behavior and Strategies to Change them towards Healthier Behaviors
8.8.2. Social Determinants of Health Approach: Sociopolitical, Economic and Cultural Factors in Influencing the Health of Populations Addressing Inequities
8.8.3. Community Empowerment Models: Strengthening Communities to Make Healthy Decisions and Achieve Positive Changes in their Environment
8.8.4. Theories of Health Behavior: Beliefs, Attitudes and Motivations of People
8.8.5. Participatory Methods in Health Education: Involving People and Communities in the Design, Implementation and Evaluation of Health Programs Collaboration and Autonomy

8.9. Elaboration, Development and Design of Programs in Health Education

8.9.1. Design and Development of Health Education Programs: Identification of Needs, Formulation of Objectives, Selection of Methods and Intervention Strategies and Planning of Activities
8.9.2. Implementation Strategies: Accessibility, Equity and Sustainability of Health Programs
8.9.3. Partnerships and Collaborations with Relevant Institutions and Organizations to Strengthen Health Program Implementation 
8.9.4. Continuous and Systematic Evaluation of Health Program Implementation: Identification of Challenges, Necessary Adjustments, and Opportunities for Improvement
8.9.5. Active Participation of the Community in the Implementation of Health Programs: Fostering Community Ownership and Sustainability of the Actions Carried Out
8.9.6. Ethical Principles that Govern the Implementation of Health Education Programs: Ethics and Responsibility towards the Communities and Beneficiary Populations

8.10. Research and Evaluation of the Impact of Collaborative and Educational Models

8.10.1. Health Research: Protocol Development, Data Collection and Analysis, and Scientific Report Writing 
8.10.2. Evaluation of the Impact of Educational Programs on the Health of the Population, use of Qualitative and Quantitative Evaluation Tools
8.10.3. Importance of Interdisciplinarity in the Design and Evaluation of Health Education Projects Collaboration Among Professionals as an Enhancer of Results
8.10.4. Effective Communication of Research and Evaluation Results to Health Professionals and the General Community

Module 9. Public Health in Situations of Vulnerability

9.1. Children and Health

9.1.1. Environmental Threats
9.1.2. Obesity and Non-communicable Diseases
9.1.3. Trauma, Violence and Conflict

9.2. Adolescence and Health

9.2.1. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Contraception, Communicable Diseases, Sexual Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence
9.2.2. Traffic Accidents, Suicide, Interpersonal Violence
9.2.3. Abuse of Psychoactive Substances
9.2.4. Nutrition and Physical Activity

9.3. Health and Gender

9.3.1. Gender as a Determinant of Health Inequity
9.3.2. Intersectionality
9.3.3. Gender-Based Violence 

9.4. Occupational Health

9.4.1. Mental Health in the Work Environment
9.4.2. Healthy Teleworking
9.4.3. Occupational Hazards in Health Care Workers

9.5. Health in Multicultural Contexts

9.5.1. Cultural Validation and Negotiation
9.5.2. Multilingual Communication
9.5.3. The COVID-19 Pandemic as an Exacerbator of Inequalities

9.6. Health and Aging

9.6.1. Healthy Aging Decade of Healthy Aging
9.6.2. Geriatric Syndromes
9.6.3. Integrated Care and Primary Health Care Focused on the Elderly Person

9.7. Mental Health and Well-being

9.7.1. Determinants of Mental Health
9.7.2. Mental Health Promotion and Prevention of Mental Health Conditions 
9.7.3. Mental Health Care and Treatment

9.8. Nutritional Problems and their Impact on Global Health

9.8.1. Malnutrition: Undernutrition, Vitamin and Mineral Imbalance, Overweight, and Obesity
9.8.2. Diet-related Noncommunicable Diseases: Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Disease, Stroke and Cancer
9.8.3. Healthy diet
9.8.4. Nutritional Safety Versus Food Safety

9.9. Migration and Health Health in Emergencies and Humanitarian Crises

9.9.1. Common Health Needs and Vulnerabilities of Refugees and Migrants 
9.9.2. Barriers to Access to Services for Refugees and Migrants 
9.9.3. Preparedness and Resilience to Emerging Threats (PRET) Initiative

9.10. Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases

9.10.1. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Controlling the Spread on a Global Scale
9.10.2. Communicable Diseases Measures Against Risk Factors
9.10.3. Vector-borne Diseases

Module 10. Environmental Health

10.1. Environmental Health: Health Impact Assessment One Health Approach

10.1.1. Environmental Health through Environmental Determinants of Health
10.1.2. Interaction of Health and Environment with One Health Approach
10.1.3. Health in all Policies Health Impact Assessment Tools

10.2. Water Quality: Water Supply

10.2.1. Sanitary Quality of Water: Sources of Contamination and Health Risks Emerging Contaminants
10.2.2. Infrastructures of Water Supplies for Human Consumption
10.2.3. Drinking Water Treatment Products for the Treatment of Drinking Water 
10.2.4. Quality Control of Water for Human Consumption
10.2.5. Disinfection By-products
10.2.6. Communication of Water Quality to the Population

10.3. Water Quality Recreational Waters: Swimming Pool and Bathing Waters

10.3.1. Risks Associated with the Use of Recreational Waters
10.3.2. Requirements for Swimming Pool and Water Park Facilities
10.3.3. Treatments to Ensure Water and Air Quality       Products
10.3.4. Control of the Sanitary Quality of Water and Air
10.3.5. Bathing Water Quality Requirements
10.3.6. Water Pollution Prevention Measures
10.3.7. Sanitary and Environmental Monitoring and Control of Bathing Waters
10.3.8. Communication of Risks to the Population

10.4. Environmental Management of Legionellosis

10.4.1. Bacteria From an Environmental Health Perspective
10.4.2. Facilities and Equipment Involved and Preventive Measures
10.4.3. Control Strategies and Responsibilities
10.4.4. Examples of Cases and Outbreaks Apprenticeships

10.5. Public Health and Chemical Safety

10.5.1. International Chemical Risk Management
10.5.2. Hazard Classification and Communication: Labeling and Safety Data Sheets  
10.5.3. Registers for the Protection of Human Health and the Environment against Chemical Hazards Evaluation, Authorization and Restrictions of Chemical Substances 
10.5.4. Biocides Administrative Control Over Activities and Users

10.6. Environmental Management of Vector-borne Diseases

10.6.1. Main Vectors
10.6.2. Impact on Health
10.6.3. Vector Control Strategies

10.7. Public Health Impact of Contaminated Soil, Solid Waste and Contaminated Wastewater

10.7.1. Contaminating and Emerging Sources
10.7.2. Pollution Prevention Measures
10.7.3. Monitoring Systems and Control Strategies

10.8. Monitoring and Control of Physical Contamination and Natural Radioactivity to Protect Public Health

10.8.1. Natural Radioactivity
10.8.2. Routes of Exposure
10.8.3. Radioactivity in Drinking Water and its Regulations
10.8.4. Radon as a Parameter in Indoor Air Quality and its Management

10.9. Public Health Protection Air Quality: Atmospheric Pollution

10.9.1. Air Quality Analysis
10.9.2. Pollutant Sources and Health Risks Associated with Air Quality
10.9.3. Monitoring Systems and Control Strategies
10.9.4. Communication of Risks to the Population

10.10. Climate Change and Health

10.10.1  Climate Change
10.10.2. Actions to Address Climate Change
10.10.3. Influence of Climate Change and Health
10.10.4. Climate Change and Social Determinants of Health

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