Program Description
It takes a special set of skills and competencies to improve the health of people worldwide. The primary mission of public health is to change risky behaviors in local, tribal, state, national and international population groups through the implementation of primary prevention practices.
These certificate courses teach basic public health practice concepts in leadership and management, community engagement, global health, immunization strategies and disaster response to prepare students for public health practices.
Program Requirements
Complete a TMC application for admissions.
Valid North Dakota Driver’s License, Tribal identification, or other State issued identification.
Program Goals
Turtle Mountain College Basic Public Health Certificate provides core knowledge education that trains for success, we have established these goals to assist in our student’s success:
1. To train students in basic public health skills and competencies.
2. Demonstrate technical proficiency in all of the skills identified for the role of an entry-level Public Health Practitioner.
3. Educate students on ethical standards in personal and professional conduct.
Program Courses
Program Required Courses
Basic Public Health Certificate Pathway
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Program of Study Year One
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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Course #
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Course Title
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Credit
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Course #
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Course Title
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Credit
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PBHL 101
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PH Practice, Leadership & Mgmt. Part I
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4
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PBHL 103
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Community Engagement
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4
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PBHL 102
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PH Practice, Leadership & Mgmt. Part II
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4
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PBHL 104
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Global Health, Vaccine Strategies & COVID Concepts
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4
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PBHL 110
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Incident Command Part I & Part 2
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2
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CLS 200
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Intro to Med Biology
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3
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PBHL 120
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Introduction to American Indian History & Health Policy
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3
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HPER 210
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First Aid & CPR
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2
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ENGL 110
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Composition I
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3
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BOTE 177
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Job Readiness
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1
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TOTAL CREDITS
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13
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TOTAL CREDITS
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17
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Total Program Credits: 30