With this 100% online Postgraduate certificate, you will implement cutting-edge prevention programs aimed at reducing environment-related health risks"

The interaction between the environment and human health is an area of growing concern in the field of Nursing. Exposure to environmental factors (such as air, water and soil pollution) or toxic chemicals can have a significant impact on the health of populations, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases and cancer. In this context, nurses play a crucial role in the promotion of Environmental Health and the prevention of pathologies associated with the environment. Therefore, it is essential that they remain at the forefront of the most innovative strategies to advocate for policies that protect the environment and promote Public Health. 

In this scenario, TECH implements a pioneering and comprehensive Postgraduate certificate in Environmental Public Health for Nursing. Designed by experts in this field, the academic itinerary will focus on the One Health approach, which will allow graduates to holistically address health problems arising from the interconnection between environmental, human and animal health. In addition, the teaching materials will delve into issues such as air pollution, vector-borne diseases and the effects of climate change. In this way, nurses will obtain competencies to design preventive measures to reduce the risk of environment-related diseases.

On the other hand, the methodology implemented in this program reinforces its innovative character. TECH offers a 100% online educational environment, adapted to the needs of active nurses seeking to advance their careers. Similarly, it employs the Relearning teaching system, based on the reiteration of key concepts to fix knowledge and facilitate learning. Therefore, the combination of flexibility and a robust pedagogical approach makes it highly accessible. In addition, nursing professionals will have access to a rich library of multimedia resources in different audiovisual formats, such as interactive summaries, explanatory videos and infographics.  

A syllabus that will prepare you to overcome all challenges in the field of Environmental Public Health"

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

• The development of case studies 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 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 deepen your knowledge of pollutant sources and health risks related to Air Quality"

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.

Looking to develop skills to identify which population groups are most susceptible to environmental hazards? Achieve it with this program"

You will reinforce your key knowledge through the innovative Relearning methodology, achieving an effective assimilation of the subject matter"

Through this Postgraduate certificate, Nursing personnel will stand out for their deep understanding of the principles of Environmental Health and its impact on people's health. At the same time, professionals will acquire advanced competencies to promote healthy behaviors and practices in relation to the environment.
Therefore, graduates will be highly qualified to design preventive interventions aimed at mitigating health risks associated with the environment.

You will be able to identify and assess environmental risks that may affect people's health, such as air pollution or the effects of Climate Change"

General Objectives

• Develop a broad and comprehensive conceptual framework of the situation, challenges and needs of Public Health in the 21st century
• Examine the international and global framework of Public Health policies
• Determine the key factors for a correct communication in health crisis: crisis communication and communication crisis
• Identify the theoretical and methodological framework for evaluation in Public Health
• Identify the steps to be followed for disease assessment using epidemiological data
• Compile the research methodology related to disease surveillance
• Identify the main risk and protective factors in communicable and noncommunicable diseases
• Analyze the importance of quality assessment of intervention studies
• Develop the fundamentals of clinical epidemiology, measurement of frequency and distribution of diseases
• Critically evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of clinical interventions, pharmacological treatments, surgical interventions and prevention strategies
• Fundamentals of the principles of the epidemiological method
• Fundamentals of the principles of health promotion, social determinants of health, health-related behavioral theories, and strategies to promote healthy lifestyles and environments
• Analyze the main health risks for different vulnerable groups
• Implement a holistic and integrative vision in the impact assessment of environmental risks on health protection

Specific Objectives

• Substantiate the interrelationship of health with its environmental determinants, 
  to apply cross-cutting approaches, such as One Health
• Analyze the most significant risks of contaminants in drinking water and to establish the fundamental measures to ensure their contribution to the population
• Identify the hazards arising from the use of recreational waters and analyze the preventive measures necessary for the safe use of recreational waters
• Examine the main preventive measures to avoid the conditions that favor the colonization, multiplication and dispersion of Legionella
• Substantiate the risk and impact of vectors and the diseases they transmit, in order to develop and establish control strategies and means of control
• Analyze the exposure to natural radioactivity, specifying actions to reduce 
  exposure to radon

You will expand your knowledge through real cases and the resolution of complex situations in simulated learning environments"