This online course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding of the key concepts of public health, the approaches and methodologies to promote health and wellbeing, and an introduction to the tools required to support individuals to improve their health.
Key information:
- 7 hours of study
- 7 CPD points upon completion
- Optional online exam for the Level 2 Award
Assessment for this award is by a 45-minute online multiple-choice examination paper. After completing learning for final unit, the practice assessment will help prepare you for the Level 2 Award in Public Health examination.
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Aims of the Course
On completion you should be able to:
- Understand the aims and outputs of the key domains of public health.
- Understand key concepts associated with public health.
- Understand approaches, methodologies, and opportunities in relation to promoting health and wellbeing.
- Know how to communicate effectively when promoting health and wellbeing.
- Know how to use behaviour change models and tools when promoting health and wellbeing.
Course details
- 7 hours of online study
- Optional assessment to obtain official qualification
- Easy to navigate online resources
- Created and accredited alongside the RSPH official qualification
- Auto-saves your progress for completion in multiple sittings
Who is the course aimed at?
Level 2 Public Health is for anyone working in the Wider Public Health Workforce, including Community Health and Wellbeing Workers, Health Coaches, Link Workers and Health Champions . It also provides a foundation for those considering a Health Trainer role.
The course is mapped to National Occupational Standards and functions of the Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework (PHSKF) and Making Every Contact Count (MECC) guidelines. No previous knowledge is required to access the content of this course.
How much does the course cost?
The course costs £62 per person with CPD points only upon completion, or £105 per person with a qualification assessment.
Why not join RSPH Membership and access this course at a discounted rate?
Register now using code CPDLEARNER and benefit from a 5% discount on your first year of membership.
How do you access the course? And how long does it take to complete?
You will be able to purchase Level 2 Public Health by visiting our Learning Catalogue in My Learning. If you do not have an account, you can register here.
You can buy a course for yourself, or multiple to assign to other learners. If you are buying a course for yourself, you should tick the ‘assign course to yourself’ box at the check-out.
The course can be paused and restarted whenever you like, and you have six months to complete the course. The entire course involves up to seven hours of study.