Institute:Office of National Coordinator (ONC) Workforce Training Curriculum
Component:Introduction to Health Care and Public Health in the U.S.
Unit:Public Health - Part 1
Lecture:Public Health Terminology, Organization, Funding, and Roles
Slide content:Core Areas of Public Health Behavioral Science/Health Education Biostatistics Emergency Medical Services Environmental Health Epidemiology Health Services Admin/Management International/Global Health Maternal and Child Health Nutrition Public Health Laboratories 11
Slide notes:Some core areas of public health are: Behavioral Science and Health Education Biostatistics Emergency Medical Services Environmental Health Epidemiology Health Services Administration and Management International and Global Health Maternal and Child Health Nutrition Public Health Laboratories This categorization emphasizes the public health focus on education and behavior modification, policy, monitoring and surveillance, and research. Also notable is the inclusion of public health laboratories, a vital link in the public health system. 11