The environment has been identified as a key determinant of health. This course is focused on helping delegates to acquire a sound working knowledge and to develop the skills that underpin effective management of current and emergent developments in environmental health. It introduces the learner to the philosophical constructs that underpin environmental health, in particular the inter- connectedness between humans and the environment and the resulting impact on health at the local and global level.
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face
Individuals who meet the entry requirements for postgraduate level training, including new and trainee Environmental Health Officers (EHO); Health & Building Surveyors; Compliance staff, and other government staff who are looking to gain an understanding of environmental health, and those who want to be able to apply the methods used for monitoring and control of environmental hazards, and assess the relevance of sport policies in different contexts.
The course will be delivered in twice weekly class room sessions of 1½ hours each. In addition students will attend selected field trips off-site.
Lectures
Most of the content of the course will be delivered in a series of formal lectures. The intent of the lectures is to provide information and guidance in applying the information to scenarios that simulate the actual work of various members of the public health team.
The learning materials will be presented orally as well as through handouts, assigned readings and web-based tools. Most of the objectives are covered in the lectures but students are encouraged to use the content lists and learning objectives to guide their own self-study. The lectures, field trips and other materials are all provided as means to help the student achieve the learning objectives. However, it is up to the student to achieve these objectives. If a student feels they need additional information or support to do this, it is their responsibility to access that.
Field trips
Field trips will be organized to highlight one or more topics covered in the course. Special considerations and requirements may apply to clothing, timing, location and responsibilities of students on this trip. More information will be provided closer to the date of the field trips.
Self-directed learning
Regular discussion and working together in small groups is an excellent way of reviewing and reinforcing knowledge. Students are encouraged to use this approach to learning throughout your programme of study.
Dr. Heather Harewood
