Introduction to Public Health
Think
you know what public health does? Here's an opportunity
to know and learn more about the field of Public Health
and specifically how it works in Georgia. This course is
open to all employees new and seasoned to learn more
about what we are doing in Georgia and how you role
supports the department's goals. Course dates are April
23, May 21, June 25, July 23, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 22
and Nov. 26. To learn more and to register, go to SABA
or email Donna Dunn at
dgdunn@dhr.state.ga.us.
Health Literacy and Cultural Competency:
Practical Skills for Public Health Practitioners
June 3
9 a.m.-5
p.m.
Clarence
Brown Conference Center, Cartersville
This
one-day course will improve the communication skills of
public health practitioners by teaching strategies to
incorporate key principles of health literacy and
cultural competency into existing programs. For more
information and to register, visit
sph.emory.edu/ephtc. Contact Tara Redd,
tredd@emory.edu, with questions. Register by May 28.
Analyzing Health Behaviors: Practical Skills for
the Public Health Professional
June 4
9 a.m.-5
p.m.
Clarence
Brown Conference Center, Cartersville
This
training will provide practical information on analyzing
health behaviors to develop effective interventions. The
course will introduce health education intervention
planning and an overview of major theories, including
stages of change, health belief model and planned
behavior change. For more information and to register,
visit
sph.emory.edu/ephtc. Contact Tara Redd,
tredd@emory.edu, with questions. Register by May 28.
Community Needs Assessment Skills for the Public Health
Professional
June 13
and 14
9 a.m.-5
p.m.
Moultrie
Technical College, Tifton
The training will provide participants with the
practical skills and knowledge needed to conduct a
community needs assessment. Participants do not need to
have skills in research, assessment or evaluation to
attend. Topics will cover design and implementation of
community needs assessment. For more information and to
register, visit
www.sph.emory.edu/ephtc. Contact Tara Redd,
tredd@emory.edu, with questions.Register by June 3.
Access Form & Report Design
May 14
10
a.m.-3:30 PM
Access Advanced Queries
May 16
2-4:30
p.m.
Access Tables & Database Design
May 30
9:30 a.m.-4:30 PM
For
employees not at 2 Peachtree, classes can be attended
remotely -- however, remote attendees must be registered
48 hours prior to class. Register for all classes
through
SABA (2 Peachtree attendees register for
"Instructor-Led" and remote attendees register for
"Virtual" classes). Contact
Lisa Miller if you have questions.
