About this Course
Designed for working professionals, Public Health Leadership: Leadership in Crisis emphasizes practical application of leadership theory to public health crises. Former US Acting Surgeon General Boris Lushniak, MD, MPH, Dean of the University of Maryland School of Public Health, brings valuable experience and insights from around the world for delivering effective crisis management. In a crisis context, characteristics of effective leaders, application of leadership models, impacts of health crises, and disparities through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion across this Public Health Leadership series inform addressing crises and escalating public health issues in order to avoid crisis levels
What You'll Learn
- Evaluate effective leadership traits in health crises
- Apply leadership models to crisis management
- Understand impact of health crises on diverse populations
- Promote equity and inclusion in crisis response
- Analyze intervention strategies during health emergencies
Prerequisites
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short exercises
Instructors
Boris Lushniak
Dean and Professor, School of Public Health, University of Maryland