U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Chronic Stress and Environmental Contamination
This is an all levels course offering CPH — Free
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CEU

CPH

Cost

Free

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Time to Start

< 3 minutes

Length

1.00 hour

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An online training intended for public health professionals working with communities affected by environmental contamination. The training contains four chapters that can be completed together or individually.

What You'll Learn

Chapter 1: The Biology of Psychological Stress

Explores the concept of psychological stress and how it affects us and our health.

Chapter 2: Chronic Stress and Environmental Contamination

Focuses on why environmental contamination can be a source of chronic stress.

Chapter 3: Understanding Resilience

Looks at how resilience plays a role in a community's ability to cope with the stress caused environmental contamination.

Chapter 4: From Knowledge to Action

Discusses ways to tailor public health activities to support psychosocial health. Includes two stories from the field.

Competency Terms

Emergency Preparedness and Response (all hazards)
Environmental Public Health
Community Health Improvement Planning

Related Occupations

Community Health Worker
Environmentalist
Public health - multiple occupations will benefit

Related Job Tasks

Assess and monitor population health status, factors that influence health, and community needs and assets
Investigate, diagnose, and address health problems and hazards affecting the population
Strengthen, support, and mobilize communities and partnerships to improve health

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