LI Course
CE Hours: 3 contact hours

Partnership: IH Section

Statement of Purpose and Institute Overview: The purpose of the Global Health Institute is to assist public health students and emerging professionals to hone their leadership skills to effectively address global public health concerns. The Institute will help participants make strong connections between educational concepts and practical “on the job” implications in an international context. Upholding APHA’s commitment to global heath, the course will focus on strengthening the public health workforce, working to equip rising professionals with the skills and knowledge base to work on global issues both domestically, and abroad. This course will also provide a forum for the exploration of new paradigms, and novel ways of approaching some of the complex and long-lasting issues related to improving public health globally.

Session Objectives: 1. Discuss key competencies necessary to be a successful Global Health professional 2. Demonstrate ability to access information as the GH industry and knowledge involves 3. Describe practical careers and opportunities in global health 4. Discuss at least one specific next step towards a career in global health.

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH) , Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)