Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis from Coursera

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Syllabus

The Importance of Being a Leader in Public Health

This module will focus on why it's important to build leadership skills in public health. As the world changes dramatically around us. Leadership skills are needed to help keep the population healthy.

Foundations of Communication in Public Health

Communication is key to help everyone on a team ensure they understand what is needed and strategies to achieve the final goal. As public health professionals, communication could mean the difference between promoting population health and hindering it. This module will cover important skills related to communication during a crisis.

Working in Interprofessional Teams During a Crisis

Working with an interprofessional team is needed during a crisis. Everyone on a team plays a different but unique role depending on the type of crisis that is occurring. This module will discuss strategies to work in interprofessional teams.

Models and Methods of Conflict Resolution

In working with teams or being a leader in public health, conflict may arise. It's important to be prepared to work with people and defuse the situation, especially during a public health crisis. This module will discuss strategies of conflict resolution and ways to work with others to achieve a common goal.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Important for public health professionals to develop leadership skills to protect populations during crises

Emphasis on effective communication during conflict and crisis

Covers strategies for working effectively in interprofessional teams during crises

Provides strategies for conflict resolution and achieving common goals

Taught by instructors with expertise in public health and crisis leadership

Course aligns with current industry practices and emphasizes practical application of skills

Reviews summary

Highly rated course on health crisis leadership

Learners say this highly rated course on leadership during a health crisis offers thoughtful writing and engaging content with helpful quizzes. However, some students find the peer review section to be anti-motivational.

Students find the quizzes and other assignments to be helpful.

"VERY EDUCATIVE AND IMPRESSIVE WRITE-UPS"

"Very informative and interective session. I learned alot."

"The section quizzes helped to verify understanding of the materials."

Most students are very happy with the course.

"Excellent course"

"thoughtful and very interesting !"

"i really enjoyed AND appreciated this class!"

Some learners are frustrated by the peer review process.

"I find the peer review section to be detrimental to my motivation to complete other courses that may have this requirement."

"I have completed 96% of the course requirements and now await other students to stroll along and hopefully review two assignments."

"This requirement restricts the pace of the supposed self-paced course."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis with these activities:

Review Public Health Leadership by Jessica Kruger, PhD, CHES

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Prepare for the course by reading this book to get a foundational understanding of the importance of leadership in public health.

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Read the first three chapters
Take notes on the key concepts
Complete the end of chapter exercise

Explore Online Courses on Public Health Leadership

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Supplement your learning by accessing online courses that provide structured content and guidance on public health leadership.

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Identify reputable online platforms
Search for courses on public health leadership
Review course descriptions and select appropriate options
Complete the online course modules
Apply the acquired knowledge to your own leadership

Participate in a Public Health Leadership Study Group

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Engage in discussions, share insights, and learn from peers in a collaborative study group setting.

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Find or form a study group with other students
Establish regular meeting times and create an agenda
Take turns leading discussions on selected topics
Share resources and support each other's learning
Reflect on the discussions and apply learnings to your own leadership

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Create a Mind Map of Public Health Leadership Skills

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Strengthen your understanding of public health leadership skills by creating a graphical representation of different skills and their interconnections.

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Brainstorm a list of leadership skills relevant to public health
Organize the skills into a hierarchical structure
Create a mind map using a tool like MindMeister or Miro

Attend a Public Health Leadership Workshop

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Gain practical insights and network with professionals by attending workshops focused on public health leadership.

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Research and identify relevant workshops
Register and prepare for the event
Actively participate in the sessions
Connect with speakers and attendees
Reflect on the experience and apply learnings to your own leadership

Develop a Public Health Leadership Plan

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Apply leadership skills by creating a comprehensive plan to address a specific public health issue.

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Identify a public health issue and define goals
Research and analyze relevant data and evidence
Develop strategies and interventions
Create an implementation plan with timelines and resources
Evaluate the plan's effectiveness and make adjustments as needed

Career center

Learners who complete Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Public Health Educator

A critical component to being a Public Health Educator is developing skills in communication and working with teams. This comes into play with the module on communication, working with interprofessional teams during a crisis, and models and methods of conflict resolution. This course will help you build the necessary skill set to teach people about health issues and to help develop public health policy.

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Health Communications Specialist

To be successful as a health communications specialist, you need to be able to build trust with communities and work with interprofessional teams. This course will provide you with a foundation in communication and leadership, as well as strategies for working in interprofessional teams during a crisis.

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Public Health Administrator

As a Public Health Administrator, you must know how to work with diverse teams and resolve conflict. This course will cover the importance of being a leader in public health, as well as strategies for working in interprofessional teams and resolving conflict.

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Epidemiologist

This course can help build a foundation in communication and leadership, which are essential skills for epidemiologists. The module on working in interprofessional teams during a crisis will be particularly relevant to this role, as epidemiologists often work with other professionals during an outbreak.

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Public Health Nurse

To be successful in this role, one needs strong communication skills to interact with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. This course can assist in developing these skills, along with providing strategies for working on interprofessional teams during public health crises.

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Health Policy Analyst

A course on communication and leadership during a public health crisis would provide valuable insights, as Health Policy Analysts must navigate complex issues and communicate their findings to policymakers and the public.

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Disaster Relief Specialist

This course on communication and leadership during a public health crisis can help build foundational skills for Disaster Relief Specialists who serve on the front lines during emergencies, providing aid and support.

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Health Educator

The course may be useful for developing communication skills needed for Health Educators who design and implement health promotion and disease prevention programs.

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Social Worker

The course may be useful for Social Workers who provide counseling and support to individuals and families during times of crisis.

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Community Organizer

The course may be useful for Community Organizers who work with communities to address public health issues.

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Emergency Manager

The course may be useful for Emergency Managers who plan and respond to public health emergencies.

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Journalist

The course may be useful for Journalists who report on public health issues.