ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 8:30 AM-12:00 PM & Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
Virtual
This presentation will discuss the inner workings of public health in California. Topics include: Defining Public Health; International and Federal public health: WHO/CDC; History of public health in California; Ten essential public health services and foundational capabilities; California Department of Public Health: Organizational structure/Budget/California Health and Safety Codes/California Code of Regulations; Local health departments: California Health and Safety Codes/California Code of Regulations/Mandated local health department positions/Communication with CDPH programs; Accreditation; Note: This course will not discuss the COVID pandemic response.
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