With this 100% online Postgraduate diploma, you will design the most advanced strategies to increase the population's awareness on how to protect their health and environment”

The growing concern about the impact of climate change and environmental pollution on health has led to a more integrative approach to public health. Given their accessibility and responsibility in society, pharmacists are key players in the implementation of strategies to mitigate its consequences. These professionals can contribute both to the promotion of people's general wellbeing and to environmental protection through their participation in environmental health policies. Likewise, Pharmacy personnel play a key role in educating their clients on the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

In this scenario, TECH implements a revolutionary Postgraduate diploma in Public and Environmental Health. The academic itinerary will delve into the Salutogenesis approach, which will enable pharmacists to provide care that promotes comprehensive and sustained health. Likewise, the syllabus will analyze different situations of vulnerability, such as cases of gender violence, ensuring that graduates will provide highly individualized counseling. In line with this, the didactic materials will delve into atmospheric pollution, providing control strategies and giving professionals techniques to communicate risks to the population.

On the other hand, TECH will provide pharmacists with a 100% online Virtual Campus, tailored to the needs of working professionals who want to advance their careers. It also relies on the Relearning methodology, based on the repetition of key concepts to fix knowledge and facilitate learning. In this way, the combination of flexibility and a robust pedagogical approach makes it highly accessible. All this will be accessible remotely, from any portable device, or can be downloaded for offline consultation. Graduates will also have access to various multimedia resources, including explanatory videos and interactive summaries, among others.

You will have all the support of TECH, the largest online academic institution in the world with the latest educational technology at your disposal"

This Postgraduate diploma in Public and Environmental Health contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical case studies presented by experts in 
• Public Health and Health Management
• The graphic, schematic, and practical content with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out 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 delve into the potential of e-Health to improve medication adherence”

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.

Are you looking to incorporate into your practice the most creative techniques to design health promotion campaigns? Achieve it through this program in only 540 hours"

Thanks to TECH's revolutionary Relearning methodology, you will integrate all the knowledge in an optimal way to successfully achieve the results you are looking for"

Through this program, pharmacists will have a solid understanding of the principles of Public Health and its intersection with Environmental Health. The program will explore various techniques to promote the integration of literacy into public wellness programs. In this way, graduates will provide advice to citizens on disease prevention through diet, exercise and other healthy practices. In addition, the curriculum will delve into situations of vulnerability, including adolescents, refugees and migrants. This will enable pharmacists to provide highly personalized recommendations based on the needs of their clients. 

You will implement sustainable practices for the management and disposal of pharmaceutical waste”

Module 1. Health Promotion and Evaluation

1.1. Health Literacy and Development of Literacy Tools and Models

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

1.2. Salutogenesis, a Model of Health Assets

1.2.1. Salutogenesis: Health Promotion Approach
1.2.2. Health Asset Models
1.2.3. Practical Applications of Health Asset Models in the Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of Health Promotion Interventions
1.2.4. Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Relevance of Health Asset Models in Different Settings and Populations
1.2.5. Design and Implementation of Strategies Based on Salutogenesis and Health Asset Models to Promote Health and Wellness in Different Settings and Communities

1.3. Community Intervention and Community-oriented Primary Care

1.3.1. The Scope of Community Intervention and Primary Care: Promoters of Health and Wellness in the Population
1.3.2. Implementation and Evaluation of Community Intervention Projects in Different Contexts and Populations: Principles of Equity, Participation and Sustainability
1.3.3. Comprehensive Approach: Networking and Interdisciplinary Collaboration between Health Professionals, Social Services, Education and other Sectors
1.3.4. Tools and Strategies for Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles in the Community
1.3.5. Importance of Participation, Community Empowerment, and Health Equity: Fundamental Principles for the Improvement of the Quality of Life of the Population
1.3.6. Identifying and Addressing the Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequalities: Equity and Justice in Access to Health Services and Well-Being
1.3.7. Critical Reflection on Health Policies and Programs in Community and Primary Care: Improvement and Adaptation to the Needs and Demands of the Population

1.4. Community Intervention Programs with an Ethical and Equitable Perspective

1.4.1. Ethics in Public Health
1.4.2. Principles of Equity in Community Intervention
1.4.3. Interprofessionalism in Community Intervention: Creation of International Strategic Alliances
1.4.4. Potential of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and e-Health for the Promotion of Health
1.4.5. Implementation of e-Health Strategies in Community Intervention Programs

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

1.5.1. Intersectoriality
1.5.2. Social Map
1.5.3. Social Actors of the Community from Different Sectorial Spheres and the Administration
1.5.4. Research Guidelines, Time, Universe, and Sample
1.5.5. Universal, Replicable, Multi-center Collaborative Models
1.5.6. Indicators of Assessment
1.5.7. Research and Action of Replicable Collaborative Models

1.6. Research in Social and Community Participation

1.6.1. Community and Social Participation
1.6.2. Research and Action in Community and Social Participation
1.6.3. Interdiscipline, Transdiscipline, Eco-Environmental, Sustainable and Sustainable
1.6.4. Key Families and Strategic Groupings in the Community
1.6.5. Fundamentals of Research and Action Appropriate to Each Place
1.6.6. Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation Measures
1.6.7. Focus Groups
1.6.8. Indicators and Utilization
1.6.9. Strategic Indicators Appropriate to Each Site
1.6.10. Health Team Involved in Research and Action
1.6.11. The Scope of the Action Research
1.6.12. Evaluation of the Sample

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

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

1.8. Complex Models and Methods in Health Education

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

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

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

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

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

Module 2. Public Health in Situations of Vulnerability

2.1. Children and Health

2.1.1. Environmental Threats
2.1.2. Obesity and Non-Communicable Diseases
2.1.3. Trauma, Violence and Conflict

2.2. Adolescence and Health

2.2.1. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Contraception, Communicable Diseases, Sexual Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence
2.2.2. Traffic Accidents, Suicide, Interpersonal Violence
2.2.3. Abuse of Psychoactive Substances
2.2.4. Nutrition and Physical Activity

2.3. Health and Gender

2.3.1. Gender as a Determinant of Health Inequity
2.3.2. Intersectionality
2.3.3. Gender-Based Violence

2.4. Occupational Health

2.4.1. Mental Health in the Work Environment
2.4.2. Healthy Teleworking
2.4.3. Occupational Hazards in Health Care Workers

2.5. Health in Multicultural Contexts

2.5.1. Cultural Validation and Negotiation
2.5.2. Multilingual Communication
2.5.3. The COVID-19 Pandemic as an Exacerbator of Inequalities

2.6. Health and Aging

2.6.1. Healthy Aging. Decade of Healthy Aging
2.6.2. Geriatric Syndromes
2.6.3. Integrated Care and Primary Health Care Focused on the Elderly Person

2.7. Mental Health and Well-Being

2.7.1. Determinants of Mental Health
2.7.2. Mental Health Promotion and Prevention of Mental Health Conditions
2.7.3. Mental Health Care and Treatment

2.8. Nutritional Problems and Their Impact on Global Health

2.8.1. Malnutrition: Undernutrition, Vitamin and Mineral Imbalance, Overweight, and Obesity
2.8.2. Diet-Related Noncommunicable Diseases: Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Disease, Stroke and Cancer
2.8.3. Healthy Diet
2.8.4. Nutritional Safety Versus Food Safety

2.9. Migration and Health. Health in Emergencies and Humanitarian Crises

2.9.1. Common Health Needs and Vulnerabilities of Refugees and Migrants
2.9.2. Barriers to Access to Services for Refugees and Migrants
2.9.3. Preparedness and Resilience to Emerging Threats (PRET) Initiative

2.10. Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases

2.10.1. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Controlling the Spread on a Global Scale
2.10.2. Communicable Diseases Measures Against Risk Factors
2.10.3. Vector-Borne Diseases

Module 3. Environmental Health

3.1. Environmental Health: Health Impact Assessment One Health Approach

3.1.1. Environmental Health through Environmental Determinants of Health
3.1.2. Interaction of Health and Environment with One Health Approach
3.1.3. Health in All Policies. Health Impact Assessment Tools

3.2. Water Quality: Water Supply

3.2.1. Sanitary Quality of Water: Sources of Contamination and Health Risks. Emerging Contaminants
3.2.2. Infrastructures of Water Supplies for Human Consumption
3.2.3. Drinking Water Treatment. Products for the Treatment of Drinking Water
3.2.4. Quality Control of Water for Human Consumption
3.2.5. Disinfection By-products
3.2.6. Communication of Water Quality to the Population

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

3.3.1. Risks Associated with the Use of Recreational Waters
3.3.2. Requirements for Swimming Pool and Water Park Facilities
3.3.3. Treatments to Ensure Water and Air Quality. Products
3.3.4. Control of the Sanitary Quality of Water and Air
3.3.5. Bathing Water Quality Requirements
3.3.6. Water Pollution Prevention Measures
3.3.7. Sanitary and Environmental Monitoring and Control of Bathing Waters
3.3.8. Communication of Risks to the Population

3.4. Environmental Management of Legionellosis

3.4.1. Bacteria From an Environmental Health Perspective
3.4.2. Facilities and Equipment Involved and Preventive Measures
3.4.3. Control Strategies and Responsibilities
3.4.4. Examples of Cases and Outbreaks. Apprenticeships

3.5. Public Health and Chemical Safety

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

3.6. Environmental Management of Vector-borne Diseases

3.6.1. Main Vectors
3.6.2. Impact on Health
3.6.3. Vector Control Strategies

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

3.7.1. Contaminating and Emerging Sources
3.7.2. Pollution Prevention Measures
3.7.3. Monitoring Systems and Control Strategies

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

3.8.1. Natural Radioactivity
3.8.2. Routes of Exposure
3.8.3. Radioactivity in Drinking Water and its Regulations
3.8.4. Radon as a Parameter in Indoor Air Quality and its Management

3.9. Public Health Protection Air Quality: Atmospheric Pollution

3.9.1. Air Quality Analysis
3.9.2. Pollutant Sources and Health Risks Associated with Air Quality
3.9.3. Monitoring Systems and Control Strategies
3.9.4. Communication of Risks to the Population

3.10. Climate Change and Health

3.10.1  Climate Change
3.10.2. Actions to Address Climate Change
3.10.3. Influence of Climate Change and Health
3.10.4. Climate Change and Social Determinants of Health

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