Introduction to Public Health – Nigeria
Description
Course Overview
Introduction to Public Health provides learners with foundational knowledge of population health, disease prevention, health promotion, and factors that influence health across communities. The course introduces Public Health functions, health and disease concepts, determinants of health, epidemiology, disease measurement, surveillance, and outbreak investigation, building a strong foundation for further learning and professional development.
Learners explore communicable and non-communicable disease prevention, immunisation, infection control, screening, environmental health, sanitation, food safety, occupational health, and climate-related health concerns. They also examine community needs, health education, behaviour change, intervention planning, and programme evaluation.
The course covers Nigeria’s healthcare system, primary health care, health policies, information systems, ethics, equity, and emergency preparedness. Learners finish with broad Public Health knowledge applicable to community programmes, healthcare support, health promotion, and related professional settings.
Key Topics Included
- Public Health functions, determinants of health, and population health
- Epidemiology, disease measurement, surveillance, and outbreak investigation
- Communicable and non-communicable disease prevention
- Environmental health, sanitation, food safety, and occupational health
- Health promotion, education, behaviour change, and programme evaluation
- Nigerian healthcare systems, health policies, ethics, equity, and emergencies
Entry Requirements
No previous Public Health qualification or professional healthcare experience is required. Learners should have basic literacy, communication, and study skills, along with an interest in health, communities, disease prevention, or healthcare systems. Previous science knowledge may be beneficial but is not mandatory.
Who is This Course For
This course is ideal for aspiring public health professionals, community health workers, healthcare support staff, NGO workers, educators, administrators, and learners considering health-related careers. It can also benefit professionals seeking foundational Public Health knowledge for community programmes, health promotion, disease prevention, or healthcare services.
Course Curriculum
Frequently Asked Questions
The course is suitable for beginners and professionals interested in population health, disease prevention, and community wellbeing. No previous Public Health qualification or healthcare experience is required to enrol.
You will learn about epidemiology, disease surveillance, prevention, health promotion, environmental health, sanitation, screening, and community health assessment. You will also develop knowledge of health interventions, programme evaluation, health information systems, ethics, and emergency response.
Yes. The course provides foundational knowledge relevant to public health, community health, health promotion, NGO programmes, healthcare administration, and related support roles. It can also provide a starting point for further education or specialised training in health-related fields.
Yes. Learners who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of completion. This can demonstrate your commitment to developing foundational knowledge and skills in Public Health.
Yes. The curriculum covers the Nigerian healthcare system, primary health care, public health policies and programmes, and health information systems. It also addresses health equity, ethics, emergency preparedness, community health, and disease prevention within broader Public Health practice.