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Pennsylvania School of Public Health – PA

By Laura Wrede, allied health world contributing writer
Published:  February 1st, 2010

Pennsylvania was originally a territory that was disputed for ownership between the Dutch and the English, in the end; however, Pennsylvania broke from both. In 1787, it became the second state to ratify the Constitution. Pennsylvania has large sections of shoreline along portions of the Great Lakes. It also has nine percent of the wooded areas in the US, according to Wikipedia.com. The population in Pennsylvania has seen a steady growth since its inception. Public Health careers will afford you a wide range of possibilities in this state.

Public Health and Education Needs

More online and campus based Pennsylvania public health schools are offering educational options that allow graduates to more quickly pursue related careers. However, you must obtain a minimum of a Masters in order to be qualified for the certification program.
Some of the coursework you can expect will be concentrated on the skills you will need in this broad career. This includes aspects of being able to organize, assign and track patients who come to your organization for health services. Some of the courses will be similar to:

• Introductory Biostatistics
• Application of Social & Behavioral Theories in Public Health
• Research Methods in Public Health
• Globalization and Health
• Public Health Emergency Management

http://www.whatispublichealth.org/resources/training.html

Continuing Education Requirements

As a Certified in Public Health (CPH) in Pennsylvania, you will be obligated to complete fifty hours of continued education every other year. Any course that you take to meet this requirement must be approved by the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE).
Along with this bi-annual requirement, you will also need to have an assessment of your skills every ten years. This process is designed to determine your proficiency in your job.

http://publichealthexam.org/FAQs.cfm#Apply

Salary Expectations for the CPH in Pennsylvania

People who have achieved their degree in Public Health may expect a salary range of $55,000 to $75,000 per year. Certifications and a PHD will usually result in higher pay.

http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Degree=Master_of_Public_Health/Salary

Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Public Health Professionals in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown and Erie, Pennsylvania may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including the Albert Einstein Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Saint Luke's Hospitals and Temple University Hospital.