Certificate in Global Health Equity and Innovations

Throughout the world, health professionals are at the forefront of both formal and informal health care systems, providing care to individuals in underserved areas, contributing to health capacity and infrastructure, and fostering health equity. Broad-based education in global health principles is an important foundation that is essential in order to plan and deliver sound innovative interventions that have the ability to impact both individuals and populations.

As a health professions graduate school, we are committed to educating tomorrows health care leaders as global citizens that are committed to addressing the health needs and human rights of populations around the world. Our unique online model of global interprofessional education seeks to promote health equity while focusing on cutting edge innovations that may contribute to improvements in health care delivery worldwide. Our program includes an in-country practicum that focuses on population health initiatives.

Global Interprofessional Education

Global Interprofessional Education

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To improve health care delivery worldwide

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Online Course Work and In-Country Practicum

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In-Country Practicum

Global health certificate, global health nursing

In-Country Practicum

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Will focus on a population health initiative

10-Credit Program

10-Credit Program

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Complete Your Certificate in 9-12 Months

Certificate in Global Health Equity and Innovations

"Join a community dedicated to delivering health equity and innovation to all populations."

Elissa Ladd, PhD, FNP-BC [1]

Director, Global Health Equity and Innovations Certificate Program

In-country Practicum

Will focus on a population health initiative

Interprofessional

Open to all health professionals who want to make a difference globally

10 credits

Earn your certificate in 9-12 months while working full-time

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Global Health Equity and Innovations: Online Certificate of Completion Curriculum

Course of Study – 10 credits. Click here to view the full curriculum [2] for the Global Health Equity and Innovations Certificate of Completion.

Certificate in Global Health Equity and Innovations: Tuition

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Note: Courses for this certificate are Graduate-Level Non-Degree courses [5].

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No application is required for this certificate.

Simply indicate that you'd like your classes applied to the Certificate in Global Health Equity and Innovations when registering.

Frequently Asked Questions: Certificate in Global Health Equity and Innovations

When can I begin the program?

You can start in the fall or spring semester.

Do you offer a practicum with this certificate?

Yes. We will assist students in finding a site for their practicum and help with travel and logistics.

Is the entire program online?

Yes, all of the courses are taught online and designed for those who work full-time. However, the practicum is conducted in-person in an international or applicable domestic setting.

How many credits is the program and how long does it typically take to complete?

The program consists of a 10-credit curriculum that can be completed in 9-12 months.

Do I need to formally apply to be accepted to the program?

No application is necessary; you simply register for courses [11] and complete your study based on your schedule. Registration for any given term is outlined in our official academic calendars [12].

Is this certificate for nurses only, or is it open to all health care professionals?

It is meant to be an Interprofessional certificate and can be completed by students of all health professions.

Am I required to have a bachelor's degree in order to register for classes for the certificate?

Yes, you must have received a bachelor's degree prior to enrolling in classes for this certificate. The courses are classified as graduate level courses.

Can I take each course individually and when available, or must I take all of the courses in sequence?

Courses can be taken individually when available (and out of sequence), but it is RECOMMENDED that NH-842 Introduction to Global Health be taken BEFORE NH-847 Program Planning & Evaluation: Global Health and NH-862 Global Health Practicum. You can contact us [13] if you have questions about this when registering for courses.