Introduction to Public Health (Public Health 101) - West Virginia University

This course provides a comprehensive overview of public health from its historical roots to defining what public health is today. It also teaches participants how governmental public health agencies are organized while covering the core public health functions and 10 Essential Public Health Services. Overall, the course is designed to give you a better understanding of the core concepts of public health.

The Office of Public Health Practice and Workforce Development within the WVU School of Public Health is proud to be West Virginia's Local Performance Site for the Health Resources and Services Administration Mid-Atlantic Regional Public Health Training Center.