101+ careers in public health / Beth Seltzer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Seltzer, Beth, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Public health--Vocational guidance.

Public health.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (519 p.)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Springer Publishing Company, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Praise for the First Edition: "First rate advice." - American Public Health Association In just the past few years, interest in public health careers has soared. Public health degrees are more popular than ever--but what opportunities are out there once you've earned that MPH? And do you have to have to have a degree in public health to break into this field? This updated and revised second edition of 101+ Careers in Public Health provides an extensive overview of the numerous and diverse career options available and the many different roads to achieving them. It includes both familiar public health careers and emerging opportunities. New to the second edition are public health careers in the military, public health and aging, and careers in cutting-edge areas such as nanotechnology and public health genetics. Readers will learn about modern approaches to public health programs, including the evolving study of implementation science and the increased role of community-based participatory research. The second edition also presents expanded information on getting started in public health, including the increasingly popular field of global health. Included are descriptions of careers in disease prevention, environmental health, disaster preparedness, nutrition, education, public safety, and many more. Whether you are a student who wants to launch a career or a professional looking to change careers, this guide offers a straightforward introduction to the public health field. It details the training, salary ranges, and degree requirements for each job and alerts readers to alternative pathways beyond the traditional MPH. New to the Second Edition: Public health careers in the military Public health and aging Expanded information on global health careers and how to get started in global health Careers in cutting-edge domains of public health, such as nanotechnology and public health genetics The evolving roles of implementation science and community participatory research MD or MPH? The differences between healthcare and public health Key Features: Includes a detailed guide to educational paths, options, and training requirements at the bachelor's, master's, and PhD levels Offers guidance on navigating the job market through both traditional and nontraditional pathways Provides tips on landing the job you want Includes interviews with public health professionals who offer details of their day-to-day lives on the job Helps job-seekers just starting out and those interested in career change

Contents:

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Part I: Introduction to Public Health; Chapter 1: What Is Public Health?; History of Public Health; The Role of Public Health Today; Chapter 2: Education in Public Health; Bachelor's Degrees in Public Health; Master's Degrees in Public Health; Doctorates in Public Health; Combined Degree Programs; Other Master's Degrees; Engineering Degrees; Certifications and Other Training; Finding a School of Public Health; Chapter 3: Finding Jobs in Public Health; Traditional Pathways; Getting in the Back Door

Combining Public Health With Another CareerProfessional Associations; Federal Government Agencies; State and Local Agencies; Share 101+ Careers in Public Health, Second Edition; Part II: Public Health Careers; Chapter 4: Infectious Disease; Epidemiologist; Medical Officer; Public Health Nurse; Public Health Veterinarian; Public Health Advisor; Vaccine Researcher; Disease Ecologist; Infection Preventionist; Chapter 5: Chronic Disease and Cancer; Health Educator; Health Promotion Program Coordinator; Medical Epidemiologist/Chronic Disease; Public Health Dentist; Tobacco Quitline Coach

Behavioral ScientistStudy Coordinator; Chapter 6: Public Safety; Injury Prevention Specialist; Director of Emergency Medical Services; Specialist in Poison Information; Forensic Pathologist; Chapter 7: Maternal and Child Health; Administrator, Family Health Services; Home Visit Nurse; Community Health Worker; WIC Nutritionist; Chapter 8: Aging; "Age-in-Place" Program Coordinator; Dementia Services Coordinator; Researcher in Aging and Public Health; Director, Area Agency on Aging; Chapter 9: Pharmaceuticals and Drug Safety; Pharmacist; Medical Officer/Drug Evaluation and Safety

BiostatisticianDirector, State Board of Pharmacy; Regulatory Affairs Specialist; Chapter 10: Environmental Health and Water Safety; Toxicologist; Poisoning Prevention Coordinator; Environmental Engineer; Hazardous Waste Inspector; Hydrologist; Environmental Health Nurse; Community Activist; Health Physicist; Chapter 11: Occupational Health and Safety; Occupational Medicine Physician; Employee Health Nurse; Industrial Hygienist; Corporate Medical Director; Chapter 12: Food Safety and Nutrition; Nutrition Consultant; Food Service Sanitarian; Food Inspector/Department of Agriculture

Consumer Safety Officer/FDAFood Scientist; Chapter 13: Disaster Preparedness and Response; Emergency Preparedness Specialist; Disaster Preparedness Researcher; Biodefense Researcher; Chapter 14: Health Communication; Journalist; Communications Director; Social Marketer; Medical Writer; Chapter 15: Education; Health Teacher; Continuing Education Coordinator; Professor, School of Public Health; Dean, School of Public Health; Chapter 16: Health Disparities, Vulnerable Groups, and At-Risk Populations; Director, Office of Minority Health; Patient Navigator; Correctional Medicine Physician

Disease Prevention Activist

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-78684-035-9

0-8261-9599-7

OCLC:

935252005