Program Type
Certificate
Estimated Time to Complete
Two semesters (One academic year)
Format
On campus
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.
Credit Hours
30 Credits
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.
Plan of Study Grid
Year One Fall
| PBHL 101 | Public Health Practice Leadership & Management Part I | 4 |
| PBHL 102 | Public Health Practice Leadership & Management Part II | 4 |
| PBHL 110 | Incident Command Part I & Part II | 2 |
| PBHL 120 | Introduction to American Indian History & Health Policy | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Year One Spring
Total Credit Hours: 30