The State University of New York
Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis
The State University of New York

Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis

This course is part of Leadership for Public Health Crises Specialization

Taught in English

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

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13 hours (approximately)
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Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

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(30 reviews)

Beginner level

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13 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
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There are 4 modules in this course

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.

What's included

4 videos4 readings1 quiz1 peer review2 discussion prompts

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.

What's included

1 video8 readings2 quizzes1 peer review2 discussion prompts

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.

What's included

1 video8 readings2 quizzes2 discussion prompts

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.

What's included

1 video3 readings2 quizzes1 peer review2 discussion prompts

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4.4 (15 ratings)
Jessica Kruger, Ph.D., CHES
The State University of New York
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