Public Health
, by Turnock, Bernard J.Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780763737900 | 0763737909
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 3/1/2006
Public Health: Career Choices That Make a Difference is the first book about public health workers, both current and future, and what they do. This book offers basic information for those considering a career in public health. This innovative title emphasizes key aspects of the work of different public health occupations and titles in order to provide an understanding of the tasks of public health jobs and careers. This book complements texts and courses on public health and is useful in both graduate and undergraduate programs. it also provides an introduction to career possibilities for individuals looking for a career in the health sector. Features: This text sorts out the myriad career specialties and opportunities available within public health and is well suited to students as an orientation and guide to career path development. Job duties, qualifications, skills, salary expectations, career ladders, and professional networks are all detailed and up-to-date. The emphasis is on key aspects of the work of different public health occupations and titles in order to provide an understanding of the basic underpinnings of public health jobs and careers.