At a glance
This course provides an overview of public health informatics, including methods for collecting, compiling, and presenting health information. It explains the difference between the application of informatics and information technology in public health.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- explain the importance of informatics to the public health mission.
- describe the role of the informatician in public health practice.
- explain the difference between public health informatics and information technology.
Available Learning Formats
E-Learning Course
Recorded Webinar
Slide Presentation
These slide sets are in the public domain and may be downloaded and customized as needed by the user for informational or educational purposes. Permission from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is not required, but citation of the source is appreciated.
Suggested Citation:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Introduction to Public Health. In: Public Health 101 Series. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC; 2014. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/training/publichealth101/informatics.html.