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The online Graduate Certificate in Emergency Preparedness program from the University of Nebraska Medical Center is designed to introduce students to work in a world where emergency preparedness and response skills are essential to the public health infrastructure. Major topics include an introduction to the National Response Framework, the Incident Command System, and core concepts that adhere to the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) mission to approach disaster planning in four phases: 

• Prevent 
• Protect
• Respond
• Recover

University of Nebraska Medical Center offers a bachelor's completion degree in Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences. Imaging and radiation professionals will learn more about sonography, nuclear medicine technology, and radiography to advance in this career path.

University of Nebraska Medical Center offers a bachelor's completion degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS). Students continue to work on their experience and credentials while earning this advanced degree. This chosen degree will help professionals practice medical laboratory tasks and help solve issues.

With a Doctor of Public Health degree, you will be well equipped to work as a leader in a wide range of practice-based settings. Graduates will be able to fulfill administrative roles in public, private, and academic settings.

This DrPH program covers areas including data analysis, education, policy, and programs. Students will also gain key skills in leadership and management. Graduates will possess the knowledge and experience to implement essential and broad-reaching public health initiatives in their communities. Students may choose an optional concentration in either Epidemiology or Emergency Preparedness.

Some career opportunities for graduates include:

• Health policy advisor
• Community health manager
• Health department director
• Public health program director

UNMC offers the online Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Teaching & Technology. This certificate is designed to prepare today’s leading health professions educators. Students are prepared to become the next generation of health educators in the areas of allied health, dentistry, emergency preparedness, medicine, nursing, and other health professions. Courses explore learning theory, best practices in teaching, the design and application of educational research, and the investigation of instructional technology's uses in health professions education.

Potential occupational opportunities:

• Government and public health departments
• Nurse, Health, Clinical Nurse Educators
• Continuing Education Specialist
• Health Education Specialist
• Colleges and universities
• Development Assistant

The online Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology offers working professionals a way to specialize and enhance their expertise in understanding infectious diseases. This graduate program focuses on the concepts, methods, and application of epidemiological tools and principles.

Students will use epidemiology to help identify and control incidences of infectious disease in the public. In addition to three core courses, students will be able to choose two elective classes to fit their needs and interests. The program can typically be completed in two semesters of study.

The online Graduate Certificate in Maternal and Child Health offers working professionals a specialized certification aimed at preparing them to help with health issues facing women and children.

Students will learn about infant and maternal mortality as well as diseases affecting individuals during this sensitive time. Courses cover the scientific basis of maternal and child health as well as general public health. Graduates will possess enhanced skills in analysis, management, communication, and advocacy.

Classes cover topics such as:

• Applied research in public health
• Introduction to maternal and child health
• Maternal and child health theories and interventions
• Life course health 

The online Graduate Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health offers working professionals a specialized certification aimed at preparing them for health issues in the workplace. Students can typically complete this program in two semesters of study.

The curriculum covers hazards in occupational settings, risk assessment, and implementing and evaluating control measures. Students will also learn about environmental assessment and modeling. The program consists of two required courses and two courses chosen by the student to best fit their needs and interests.

The online Public Health graduate certificate develops new generations of public health-educated professionals, meeting the development needs of personnel in health departments, health professionals seeking knowledge in public health, potential masters or doctoral students in public health, and non-traditional students who wish to hold a credential in public health.  Courses provide knowledge and tools needed to enhance public health practice, emphasizing the areas of health behavior, environmental health, biostatistics, epidemiology, administration, and global health.

UNMC offers the online Master of Health Professions Teaching & Technology. This degree is designed to prepare today's health professions educators to teach in programs related to public health, medicine, nursing and other health professions. Health professions educators are equipped with skills to assess and integrate new and emerging educational technologies into their teaching. 

Potential occupational opportunities:

• Continuing Education Specialist
• Health Promotion Specialist 
• Health Education Specialist  
• Development Assistant  
• Pre-Health Advisor  
• Clinical Professor

Add vital leadership skills to your healthcare resume with a Master’s degree in Healthcare Delivery Science. This online healthcare administration degree is designed to prepare health professionals for the next step in their career.

Courses cover topics in patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and health informatics. Students will further their understanding of how to work well in interdisciplinary teams. Graduates will have the education necessary to fulfill leadership roles in public health, medicine, nursing, and other health professions.

Some of the courses you may take include:

• Management in Health Care
• Design of Quality Improvement Initiatives
• Leadership in Health Professions Education
• Health Care Finance

UNMC offers the online Master of Perfusion Science advancement program. This degree completion allows working Perfusionists, who have completed a CAAHEP-accredited perfusion program, the opportunity to advance their education and professional goals.   

Complete courses in:

• Special studies in advanced clinical perfusion
• Healthcare ethics and critical thinking
• Management
• Extracorporeal science
• A perfusion seminar
• And other related topics

The online Master of Public Health with a concentration in Biostatistics is designed for those who work in public health and want to broaden their training by learning the statistical/quantitative evaluation of public health research and programs.  The curriculum provides the tools needed to conceptualize and define a public health problem in multidimensional terms, develop an appropriate study design, plan and implement proper statistical analyses, and interpret and report the results of a study.  Courses focus on methodology typically used to analyze different types of public health data and provide the opportunity to apply these methods to real-world problems.

Emergency situations require trained professionals to address the large-scale health issues that often accompany them. Gain the training you need for this vital role with a Master of Public Health in Emergency Preparedness.

Courses explore various emergencies such as natural disasters, terrorism, and infectious diseases. Students will gain valuable skills in leadership, crisis communication, information management, and health and safety for emergency responders. Graduates will understand the role of various health workers and ways to improve overall preparation for and response to emergencies.

Use this online Public Health degree in roles such as:

• Emergency management
• Law enforcement
• Crime scene investigation
• FEMA
• Red Cross Disaster Relief

The online Master of Public Health with a concentration in Environmental and Occupational Health is designed to meet the needs of individuals who work in public health and wish to broaden their training in environmental health, occupational health, toxicology, and related fields.  The curriculum provides basic knowledge in ecological, environmental, agricultural, and occupational health and toxicology; a broad understanding of relevant problems in various areas of health, such as occupational, safety, toxicology, and especially agricultural health; and the ability to apply this information to important problems in these areas.

Study the factors contributing to disease spread with a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology. Students in this program will gain basic epidemiological skills and the knowledge necessary to successfully enjoy a career in public health.

Coursework guides students through the design and implementation of epidemiological studies. Students will learn how to study, collect, and analyze data and report their findings. Professionals can use this knowledge to evaluate and update public health policy and programs.

Potential settings for employment for graduates of this online MPH include:

• World Health Organization
• Centers for Disease Control
• State and local health departments
• Health care systems
• Academic institutions

Gain advanced skills for addressing public health concerns with a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion. Students in this program will learn how to implement effective programs directly with clients to promote healthy lifestyles.

This online MPH program emphasizes practice-centered, equity-focused, evidence-based care that is both diverse and collaborative. Students will study ways to determine a community’s overall health needs and how to create and oversee solutions. Through community engagement and evaluation of programs, professionals will be able to assess and fine tune their efforts.

Some career options for graduates of this program include:

• Health and wellness coordinator
• Health promotion program planner
• Community health educator
• Disease intervention specialist
• Maternal and child health specialist

Take on leadership positions in health administration and policy with this concentration of the online Master of Public Health degree program. Working professionals can broaden their training and expertise with the flexibility of online coursework while they continue their current job.

Students will learn how to plan, budget, evaluate programs, and develop policies for health services organizations. The ideal candidates for an online MPH are leaders interested in solving public health challenges with creativity and critical thinking. Coursework emphasizes practice, evidence, equity, and collaboration.

The curriculum revolves around four main areas:

• Organizational theory and behavior
• Health care finance
• Strategic planning
• Human resource management

Examine the entire life cycle with a Master of Public Health focusing on Maternal and Child Health. This degree concentration offers a look at issues encountered from preconception through pregnancy, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and geriatrics. 

The curriculum examines biological, behavioral, environmental, and sociocultural determinants of health. Students will learn about the effects of politics and policies on the health of mothers, children, and families. Graduates will understand how to apply a life course perspective to issues in maternal and child populations.

A Master of Science in Medical Physiology is an important degree for those who want to become educators in physiology or continue their education through doctoral, medical, or health profession programs. Students will learn how to apply the knowledge of human physiology to the career path of their choice.

In addition to advanced studies of physiology, students will practice teaching and learning methods for health professions education. When taken full-time, the curriculum of this online health science degree can be completed in just two semesters. Part-time options are also available. Students receive individualized mentoring from department faculty and professionals with expertise in the student’s chosen field.

Courses cover a range of topics, including:

• Biostatistics
• Instructional design for health professions education
• Cell physiology and signaling
• Medical pharmacology for the physiologist
• Concepts in scientific writing
• Molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular pathophysiology