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.
  

 

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.