Graduate Certificate in Emergency Health at University of Utah

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Emergency Health prepares recipients for working in emergency management positions in public health and health care. The program aims to develop individuals within public health and health care who can ensure the continuity of operations in their organization as well as protect the health of the population during emergencies and disasters. The curriculum is built on established competencies in this field which students achieve through coursework and an applied field experience.

Faculty: S. F. E. School of Medicine | Duration: 18 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 18 credit hours. Students must complete the master requirements with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 All classes must be completed with a B- or better

Career pathways

Career paths include Paramedic, EMT, emergency room nurse, emergency physician, emergency medical dispatcher, emergency management specialist, flight paramedic, flight nurse, EMS director/manager, homeland security officer.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited college Undergraduate/Graduate grades - at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA (unofficial transcripts may be required) Apply to the certificate program by filling out the following application: https://medicine.utah.edu/dfpm/public-health/programs/certificates/certificate-form.php Either: Enrolled in a Graduate Program, you must receive permission from your current program to earn the Certificate OR Not enrolled in a graduate program, you must apply through the Graduate School http://admissions.utah.edu/apply/undergraduate/second-bachelors.php as seeking second bachelors. Intended Major - undecided After all of the steps have been completed, your file will be reviewed and you will be contacted by the Division of Public Health.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 18 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utah.edu/admissions/

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