In the February session of Hot Topics in Practice, presenters Dr. Betty Bekemeier, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN and Dr. Patrick O’Carroll, MD, MPH, will draw upon significant events over these past years and the lessons we have drawn from them in five key areas: emergency preparedness and response, communications, policy, public health systems improvement, and population-level interventions. By viewing this webinar, participants will reflect on areas of importance to their own work and consider approaches that will help them remain resilient in their roles in the public health workforce going forward.
Learning Objectives
- Identify five core themes significant to public health practice over the past twenty plus years
- Discuss the impact of core themes on members of the public health workforce
- Consider present needs and skill areas relevant to public health practice
Intended Audiences
- Local, state, and tribal public health practitioners
- Community organizers, social workers, public safety and tribal justice professionals
Presenters
Dr. Betty Bekemeier, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
Director
Northwest Center for Public Health Practice
Dr. Patrick O’Carroll, MD, MPH
President & CEO
The Task Force for Global Health
Resources
- Slides will be provided during the live webinar
Continuing Education Credits
Up to 1 CPH recertification credit may be earned by viewing this webinar. Visit the National Board of Public Health Examiners to learn more.
