Course Description and Learning Objectives:

•​Ever wonder how what you do every day fits into the big picture of public 

health?

•​This training will help you gain an understanding of the broad scope of public 

health and how each of us plays an important role in public health.

•​This training is part presentation, part activity, and part discussion.

•​It’s a great way to learn more about what happens outside your program, 

bureau, and division!

•​This course is recommended for new employees in their first year of employment 

and others who have not taken the class.

Section Information: (All training dates scheduled)  Lucas State Office 

Building, Rooms 517-518

Speaker/ Instructors:  Jonn Durbin, Joy Harris

Target Audience: This training is targeted for new employees or for those who 

desire an understanding of the goals and essential services of IDPH.

Additional Comments:  This course is recommended for new employees in their 

first year of employment.   This is a face-to-face training in Des Moines, Iowa, 

not an online course.