overview

The Diploma in Environmental Health Impact is a 30-hour course designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the impact of environmental factors on human health. The course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and manage environmental risks to protect public health. The course comprises 24 hours of classroom instruction, 4 hours of e-learning, and 2 hours of presentations.

The Diploma in Environmental Health Impact is a 30-hour course that provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the impact of environmental factors on human health. The course is delivered through a combination of classroom instruction, e-learning, and presentations.

The course is designed to allow participants to learn about the principles and practices of environmental health and its impact on human health. Participants will gain an understanding of the health effects of environmental exposures and learn how to identify, assess, and manage environmental risks to protect public health.

Main Topics:

1. Introduction to Environmental Health: This topic covers the basic principles of environmental health, including the impact of environmental factors on human health, environmental risk assessment, and management.

2. Environmental Health and Risk Assessment: This topic focuses on the principles and methods of environmental risk assessment, including hazard identification, exposure assessment, and risk characterization.

3. Air Quality and Health: This topic covers the impact of air pollution on human health, including the health effects of particulate matter, ozone, and other air pollutants.

4. Water Quality and Health: This topic covers the impact of water pollution on human health, including the health effects of chemical and microbial contaminants in drinking water.

5. Food Safety and Health: This topic covers the impact of food contamination on human health, including the health effects of foodborne pathogens, chemical contaminants, and allergens.

6. Hazardous Waste and Chemical Management: This topic covers the principles and practices of hazardous waste and chemical management, including the management of hazardous wastes generated by industry, healthcare facilities, and households.

7. Climate Change and Health: This topic covers the impact of climate change on human health, including the health effects of heat waves, extreme weather events, and changes in the distribution of infectious diseases.

8. Emerging Environmental Health Issues: This topic covers emerging environmental health issues, such as infectious diseases, nanotechnology, and electromagnetic radiation.

Who Should Attend:
This course is suitable for health professionals, including physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, as well as individuals working in environmental management, including environmental engineers, environmental health officers, and waste management professionals. This course is also suitable for individuals interested in environmental health and its impact on public health, including public health professionals, health educators, and community health workers.

Certificate of Completion:
Participants who complete the Diploma in Environmental Health Impact will receive a certificate of completion indicating that they have completed the course and have acquired the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and manage environmental risks to protect public health.