Check out the USF College of Public Health's January events!

January Spotlight Event

Faculty, staff and COPH community partners are invited to celebrate the 19 years of leadership from Dr. Donna Petersen as she transitions from dean of the USF College of Public Health.

WMNF MidPoint with

Dr. Xonjenese Jacobs

On MidPoint, Shelley Reback will speak with Dr. Xonjenese Jacobs on the role of Navigators. She will also help connect the dots for Floridians who are confused about their options now that Medicaid is off the table and address the dire situation of underinsured in Florida.

USF LGBTQ+ and College of Public Health Alumni Societies Stampede of Service

Join the USF LGBTQ+ and College of Public Health Alumni Societies as they come together to make a positive impact on our community. In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, they invite you to participate in the USF Stampede of Service Project, turning this day into a “day on, not a day off."

This Is Public Health Virtual Graduate School Fair

Join USF COPH representatives at the TIPH Virtual Graduate School Fair and learn all about the COPH's degrees and programs.

USF COPH Alumni Society Planning Meeting

All COPH alumni are welcome to join the leadership team for their monthly meetup! They plan events, host fundraisers and discuss other matters of importance to COPH alumni. The group convenes virtually on Microsoft Teams.

Activist Lab 6th Annual Boot Camp

This year's Activist Lab Annual Boot Camp will be focusing on suicide prevention. This is such a critical public health issue and the boot camp will be very advantageous for those who wish to learn more about addressing the problem to be part of change efforts.

¡Hablemos sobre el control del tabaquismo!

Salud Latina hablará sobre sobre el control del tabaquismo.

Health Hazard Awareness

Explore workplace health hazards, attend hazard evaluation and abatement workshops and gain the skills to recognize and address common hazards in the workplace.

Disaster Site Worker Trainer Course

This course readies experienced outreach training program trainers to deliver 7.5 and 15-hour disaster site worker outreach training for second responders. It covers the national response framework, incident command system, disaster work zone safety, respiratory protection, communication and adult training principles through discussions, exercises, demonstrations and presentations.

Managing Excavation/Trenching Operations

This course addresses OSHA excavation requirements, hazards and control measures for managing excavation/trenching operations. Participants will also learn soil analysis techniques and protective system requirements, gaining the knowledge to effectively oversee such operations.

OSHA Training Guidelines for Safe Patient Handling

This course covers OSHA ergonomic guidelines for safe patient handling in health care, focusing on hazard analysis and practical solutions. Topics include developing ergonomic processes, assessing risk factors and implementing solutions. Upon completion, students can apply OSHA’s guidelines, understand the benefits of ergonomics and address ergonomic issues in health care.

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control

This course covers developing and implementing exposure control plans (ECP) for OSHA bloodborne pathogens compliance. Topics include standard understanding, exposure assessment, ECP development, vaccinations, incident response, training and recordkeeping.