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Wyoming School of Public Health – WY

By Kathy Foust, allied health world contributing writer
Published:  January 29th, 2010

Wyoming Public Health Education

Wyoming is probably best known for its expansive and lonely peal of landscape, but rest assured that Wyoming uses the technology available to protect its citizens from harm and health risks. Public health is becoming a more pronounced concern the world over and Wyoming is no different than any other state in this respect. Public health positions are created every day in the hopes that Wyoming society can be kept safe from harm. Individuals who work in this field can expect to make an average yearly salary of around $66,000.

The educational portion of development in this profession is one of the most important aspects. Students can begin this portion by enrolling in online programs or Wyoming public health schools that focus on their area of primary interest. The options for interest in the field of public health are virtually unlimited and leave much room for the student to develop their profession based on their own personal interests. Before enrolling in any educational program, students should check to make sure that the program is acknowledged and approved by the Wyoming Department of Health so that there is no issue when the applicant wishes to apply for licensure.

Those who strive to be professionals in this field should take their education to the master level and plan to continue their education even beyond this level as most professional licenses in Wyoming carry the stipulation that minimal continuing education credits are earned within a specified time period in order to keep the license active and in good standing. This information will be verified when the license comes up for renewal. Some professions can also expect to take a licensing test before the license is actually approved.

Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Public Health Professionals in Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, Gillette and Rock Springs, Wyoming 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 Campbell County Memorial Hospital, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, Saint John's Medical Center and Wyoming Medical Center.

This information was found courtesy of Indeed.com, Wyoming Department of Health and the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.