Public Health Workforce: Public Health 101
Next session: This virtual training will be covered in two parts via Zoom. Plan to attend both days.
- Part 1: Thursday, January 30, 9–11:30 a.m.
- Part 2: Thursday, February 6, 9–11:30 a.m.
Register for Public Health 101
Public Health 101, formerly known as Public Health Employee Orientation, began in January 2024. Public Health 101 covers the following topics:
- Introduction to Working in Public Health
- Public Health System in Wisconsin
- Health Equity
- Performance Excellence
- Self-Care and Workplace Well-Being.
This foundational public health orientation includes virtual trainings available on an on-demand basis through TRAIN, as well as live workshops offered quarterly.
Public Health 101 offers many benefits for local and Tribal health staff to participate! Just a few of the benefits include:
- Connecting participants with the mission of public health in Wisconsin.
- Learning how to apply public health theory and frameworks.
- Fostering connection and collaboration between state, local, and Tribal public health.
- Focusing on health equity and/or self-care/workplace wellbeing.
Future opportunities
- April 9, 2025 - Wausau (in-person, register on TRAIN Wisconsin)
- July 15 and 22, 2025 (2-part virtual session, register via Zoom)
- October 28, 2025 - Milwaukee area (in-person, register on TRAIN Wisconsin)
How to register via TRAIN Wisconsin
- Go to the Wisconsin Public Health 101 course on the TRAIN Wisconsin website.
- Login or create a free account.
- Under the sessions tab on the course screen, select the blue box that says “+ Register.”
The Division of Public Health strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully.
For more information on Public Health 101, or to request an accommodation or inquire about accessibility, email Christie Reese at Christie.Reese@dhs.wisconsin.gov.