Public Health Emergency & Epidemic Prep

Developed and implemented by public health experts with extensive applied experience in public health emergency and epidemic preparedness/response, the University of Arizona's Graduate Certificate in Public Health Emergency and Epidemic Preparedness will provide participants with skills needed to support public health response to emergencies, epidemics, and pandemics.

Participants in this 12-unit certificate program will gain an understanding of emergency management systems and essential public health response skills. Upon completion of the certificate, participants should be able to gain proficiency in the National Incident Management System and attain Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Emergency Responder Tier Two level credentials (i.e., Certification in FEMA courses ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800) use epidemiological tools to conduct rapid assessment and public health investigation of emergencies/disease outbreaks, conduct contact-tracing, plan, and demonstrate skills needed to support emergency response at local, state, national, or global levels. Participants will be provided the opportunity to demonstrate skills in organizing an incident command system. Individuals who successfully complete this certificate will also earn three FEMA certificates and a certificate in contact tracing. Delivered fully online through Main Campus, Arizona Online and Global Direct Online, this certificate program can be completed in one year.