Name: Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection
Brand: Imperial College London
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.8 (36 reviews)

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About this course

The Health Protection course is the fourth instalment of the wider Foundations of Public Health Practice specialisation from Imperial College London's Global Master of Public Health (MPH). The scope and content of this course has been developed from the ground up by a combined team of academics and practitioners drawing on decades of real-world public health experience as well as deep academic knowledge. Through short video lectures, practitioner interviews and a wide range of interactive activities, learners will be immersed in the world of public health practice.

Designed for those new to the discipline, over three modules (intended for three weeks of learning), learners will become familiar with the scope, principles and nuances of health protection in the context of public health practice. Beginning with the basics of Water, Sanitation and Health (WASH) based interventions, the course will introduce learners to the science and principles of practical microbiology, before examining vaccines, incident management and the threat posed by a wide range of manmade and natural environmental threats. By the end of this course, learners will be familiar and conversant with core health protection principles and approaches, and confident in discussing health protection issues when they move into practice.

Featured reviews

5.0Reviewed Apr 19, 2021

another good course with good content and some familiar tools, like PESTEL analysis, applied to the topic

5.0Reviewed Jun 27, 2023

This course helped me gain great knowledge on public health and health protection. I would recommend it.

5.0Reviewed May 21, 2020

Excellent course for working professional as a part of continuous education process. I strongly suggest professionals to take the courses offered on this self-learning platform.

5.0Reviewed May 9, 2020

Wow! Such a great course! Although, I am still am missing my final grade to complete the course from the peer graded assignment.

5.0Reviewed May 28, 2020

Excellent course for present situation. Helped to develop skills.

5.0Reviewed Oct 30, 2020

GREAT COURSE WITH RELEVANT INFORMATION EVEN FOR NON-PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTITIONERS

5.0Reviewed Jun 23, 2020

I enjoyed getting down to the nut-and-bolts of Public Health. I felt confident in how to do the process by the time the course was complete.

5.0Reviewed Aug 23, 2023

it was really exciting to hear stories from real-world health protection practitioners. thank you for such an amazing course!

5.0Reviewed Aug 30, 2024

the foundation of public health is very important for my career growth

5.0Reviewed May 14, 2021

Enjoyed the course. It was well presented, easy to navigate and interactive.

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Atlanta Hackney

5.0

Reviewed May 10, 2020

Wow! Such a great course!

Although, I am still am missing my final grade to complete the course from the peer graded assignment.

Ranjeet Singh Mahla

5.0

Reviewed Apr 14, 2020

Learning at Coursera is always a nice experience. Coursera course are best and teaching style by the mentors is great. In this course Foundation of Public Health Practice: Health Protection Dr. Richard has taught public health foundation with nice examples and overall it was a nice experience.

Thank you Richard, Thank you Coursera.

Trilokchandran B

5.0

Reviewed May 21, 2020

Excellent course for working professional as a part of continuous education process. I strongly suggest professionals to take the courses offered on this self-learning platform.

David Nyberg

5.0

Reviewed Jun 24, 2020

I enjoyed getting down to the nut-and-bolts of Public Health. I felt confident in how to do the process by the time the course was complete.

David Mould

5.0

Reviewed Apr 19, 2021

another good course with good content and some familiar tools, like PESTEL analysis, applied to the topic

Jaya Supriya

5.0

Reviewed May 29, 2020

Excellent course for present situation. Helped to develop skills.

Peter Deerock

5.0

Reviewed Jul 12, 2020

Very interesting and informative

S. M. Shaik-Ul-Karim

5.0

Reviewed Jun 26, 2020

Good Course and Instructors

MR. PANKAJ JANGID

5.0

Reviewed Jul 28, 2020

GOOD AND EXCELLENT COURSE

BINSHAD AHAMMED A

5.0

Reviewed Jun 13, 2020

It was really nice

AHMED KHALID QASIM AHMED AL-SYANI

5.0

Reviewed Apr 11, 2020

Excellent course

Mona Abdulrazzaq Alsharea

5.0

Reviewed Jul 10, 2020

good

Victoria Airat Shorunmu

4.0

Reviewed Jul 22, 2020

It was very educational

ELHARIT ALISSA

4.0

Reviewed May 13, 2020

great

Natalia (Дzeta)

5.0

Reviewed Mar 12, 2024

I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity to participate in a meaningful training course on the basics of public health. I extend my deepest appreciation to Dr. Richard J. Pinder for his professionalism and guidance throughout the course. I also want to thank all the teachers for generously sharing their knowledge and experience. The cognitive and informative video lectures, along with the test assignments, have significantly enhanced my understanding of the subject matter. The creative tasks provided have been instrumental in developing practical skills, which I am eager to apply in real-world scenarios. To my fellow listeners, thank you for your collaboration and productive engagement. Here's to continuous learning, fruitful endeavors, and skies of peace ahead!

Michael "Miguel" T Suderman

5.0

Reviewed Apr 18, 2025

A excellent overview of the Needs, Goals and Necessary Tools to Operate within the field of Public Health. As with any science and/or public health a level of knowledge and professional discipline is paramount to successfully contribute to the populations' health and safety.

Comfort Olukemi Bamigboye

5.0

Reviewed Sep 18, 2020

This course is really interesting, relevant and thorough! I enjoyed every bit of it! Talk about the case study scenario and the peer review assignments! The tutors explained everything in details. Kudos to the tutors!

Gladys Octavia

5.0

Reviewed Aug 23, 2023

it was really exciting to hear stories from real-world health protection practitioners. thank you for such an amazing course!

Wilson Joshua

5.0

Reviewed Jun 28, 2023

This course helped me gain great knowledge on public health and health protection. I would recommend it.

Jasper Elechi

5.0

Reviewed Oct 30, 2020

GREAT COURSE WITH RELEVANT INFORMATION EVEN FOR NON-PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTITIONERS