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Courses - January 2025

Level 1

Course details

Foundations of Microbiology
BIOL8020

Description:

This course enables students to understand the intricate relationships between microorganisms and global public health through a focus on microbiology. Students will examine global health challenges related to microbiology, including vaccination programs, sanitation measures, antimicrobial stewardship, pandemics, and foodborne illness, and explore strategies for mitigation.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
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Conestoga 101
CON0101

Description: This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities.
  • Hours: 1
  • Credits: 0
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Introduction to Global Public Health
ENVR8450

Description:

This course will provide an overview of the key concepts, challenges, and opportunities in the field of global public health. An emphasis on the disparities in health outcomes among different populations and regions, healthcare systems around the world and discussions into ethical dilemmas and considerations in global public health practice.

  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
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Environment and Health
ENVR8460

Description:

This course introduces students to diverse environmental factors that significantly impact public health, including air and water quality, climate change, pollution, and ecosystem disruption. Students will learn how to advocate for sustainable development practices that balance economic growth with environmental preservation.

  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
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Principles of Epidemiology
ENVR8470

Description:

This course enhances student's understanding of essential epidemiological concepts, including disease incidence, prevalence, mortality rates, and population dynamics. Its content and activities will equip learners with the analytical tools necessary to assess disease patterns, identify risk factors, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making in the realm of global public health.

  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
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Community Health and Education
HEAL8390

Description:

This course will explore practical and effective methods for health promotion, disease prevention, and health education in different communities. Students will discuss ethical considerations for global health initiatives, examine how social determinants of health affect populations worldwide and develop communication skills to effectively advocate for public health initiatives.

  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
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Health Information Management
HIM8020

Description:

This course will introduce students to health information science (HIS) and its applications in public health. Students will examine the health information lifecycle, and approaches to the development, management, and use of information and communication technologies (ICT). Issues related to the security, privacy, and confidentiality of systems and data will be discussed.

  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
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Level 2

Course details

Global Health Promotion
ENVR8480

Description:

This course will take an in depth look at health promotion in practice. Students will learn how to design, implement, and evaluate interventions to address global health challenges, particularly in low-income settings, through case studies, reflections, and group projects.

  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
  • Pre-Requisites: HEAL8390
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Global Health Epidemiology
ENVR8490

Description:

This course will consider how epidemiological methods enable the identification of, analysis of, and response to health trends across borders. From infectious diseases to non-communicable conditions, students will uncover the intricate web of factors influencing health outcomes on a global scale.

  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
  • Pre-Requisites: ENVR8470
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Emergency Preparedness and Response
ENVR8500

Description:

This course will equip students with the skills to plan, respond to, and manage public health emergencies and disasters at a global scale including bioterrorism and international security issues.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
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Global Health Policy and Governance
ENVR8510

Description:

This course will include an examination of policies, regulations, and international collaborations that shape public health initiatives worldwide, including a study of healthcare systems; their structures, financing, and management in different countries, and their impact on public health outcomes.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
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Capstone Project
ENVR8520

Description:

In this capstone course, students will apply the principles and practices learned in this certificate to a global public health problem or project. Students will be required to identify an issue, research the topic, produce a solution to the issue, prepare a final product that will be showcased in a portfolio, and deliver an oral presentation. This capstone will encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovative approaches to addressing complex global health issues.

  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
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Leadership and Management in Public Health
LEAD8050

Description:

This course will be designed to develop students with the essential skills and strategies needed to effectively lead and manage public health initiatives on a local, national, and global scale. Students will cover fundamental principles of management, analyze leadership styles and strategies, team building, strategic planning, financial management and decision making. Students will apply these leadership and management concepts to real-world public health challenges through case studies, simulations, and hands-on projects.

  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
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Program outcomes

  1. Communicate effectively across cultures, considering collaboration and fostering effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders in public health initiatives to maintain an engaging environment.
  2. Comply with the legal, ethical, and professional regulations within global health systems to ensure quality in service delivery for various populations and cultures.
  3. Analyze and evaluate public health policies to determine their impact on diverse communities and populations.
  4. Evaluate personal ethical choices, values and professional behaviour when making health management recommendations and decisions to ensure they reflect the organizations mission, vision and/or principles.
  5. Integrate epidemiological data, critical thinking, and research to support public health decision-making to support strategic and operational goals.
  6. Manage human resources, human relations, organizational culture, environment, and external relationships, in a multi-disciplinary health environment to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
  7. Track and analyze financial data to improve operational efficiency.
  8. Implement a continuous improvement plan using operational, project, quality and risk management to improve health quality and safety in a global health practice.
  9. Develop and implement leadership strategies for ongoing professional development to enhance both personal and employee work performance in various countries and cultures.
  10. Develop and use culturally diverse approaches for delivering health programs in a variety of health systems, cultures, and populations worldwide.