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Continuing Education
Continuing education is key to developing successful careers and staying on top of the latest developments and innovations. The School of Population and Public Health is committed to providing continuing education to our alumni, partners, and professionals. Whether you are looking to extend your skills and knowledge, refresh existing knowledge, or acquire new expertise, our courses will help you succeed.
We offer continuing professional development courses, micro-certificate and certificate programs, and are actively working to expand our portfolio.
Continuing Professional Development Courses and Programs
Principles of Occupational Hygiene (Online/8 weeks/48 hours)
To learn more about this program, please visit the program’s webpage.
Contact Lena Ignatovich, the Professional Programs Manager, at oeh@spph.ubc.ca to for more information.
Microcertificate Programs
UBC Micro-certificate: Healthcare Accounting (coming in 2025)
To learn more about this program, please visit the program’s webpage.
Contact Andrea Yan, the MHA Program Manager, at andrea.yan@ubc.ca, for more information.
Certificate Programs
Outdoor Air Quality, Health and the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI)
Outdoor air pollution significantly impacts health, contributing to conditions such as impaired lung function, asthma exacerbation, and cardiovascular issues. To address this, the UBC School of Population and Public Health, with support from Health Canada, developed a free, on-demand course offering comprehensive insights into air pollution and its health effects, helping health professionals better advise patients on reducing exposure.
Online course is now re-opened. Course enrollment is ongoing. Please visit the website to learn more. To enroll please contact Dr. Lydia Ma at lydia.ma@ubc.ca
Tropical and Geographic Medicine
Tropical and Geographic Medicine is an online intensive short course for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, medical trainees, pharmacists, public health practitioners, and other healthcare professionals who intend to practice in the tropics, resource-limited settings, or who require an update on infectious, parasitic and other major tropical diseases.
To learn more about this program, please visit the website or contact Dr. Lydia Ma at lydia.ma@ubc.ca.
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