Public Health

Official job titles mapped to our programs

Healthcare Administrator: Directs and coordinates delivery of health care and medical services. Manages finances and recordkeeping and communications with medical staff. Works to improve quality and efficiency. May run smaller medical practices or work in specialized areas within large hospitals or health care systems. 

Medical and Health Services Managers: Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations. 

Community Health Workers: Promote health within a community by assisting individuals in adopting healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs. 

Industries

• Public Health Agencies

• Hospital/Health System

• Government Agencies

• Non-Profit Organizations

Commonly used job titles in the industry from our graduates

• Public Health Educator

• Implementation Specialist

• Public Health Researcher

• Program Coordinator

• Health Coach 

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