Health Communication & Education
About This Program
The Health Communication & Education at the Global Public Health Credentialing Board Inc. (GPHCB) prepares learners to communicate health information clearly, ethically, and effectively across communities, organizations, healthcare settings, public health programs, and digital platforms.
Strong health communication is essential for improving health literacy, building trust, reducing misinformation, supporting behavior change, and helping individuals and communities make informed decisions. This faculty focuses on the knowledge and practical skills needed to design health messages, deliver education programs, support public awareness campaigns, and communicate with diverse audiences in culturally responsive ways.
- 20+ Courses
- Learners from 60+ Countries
Meet Our Leadership
Learn from experienced academics and industry professionals.
Frazier B Beatty PhD, MPH, CHES, DEI
President, GPHCB
Public Health
Business Management and Administration
Dr. Frazier Beatty, founder of GPHCB, is an Assistant Professor and Director of the online MPH Program at Regis College, and a retired US Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant with 28 years of logistics experience. His military discipline and operational expertise inform his public health approach, with scholarly work spanning Telehealth, HIV, STIs, Social Determinants of Health, and Obesity research.
Amom Tor-Anyiin, RPh, PhD
Pharmacoepidemiology Expert
pharmacoepidemiology
Public Health
Dr. Amom Tor-Anyiin is a practicing pharmacist in the USA and a public health professional with global experience in public health and health system management. His experience cut across different international non-governmental organizations in providing technical leadership in procurement and supply chain management for different health programs, including malaria, HIV, Reproductive Health, and Family Planning. Research interests include antimicrobial stewardship, HIV epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, and health system strengthening. Countries where he has worked include Tanzania, Switzerland, South Sudan, Nigeria, Sudan, Canada, Kenya, and the USA.
Hadi Danawi, PhD, MPH
Professor of Epidemiology
Epidemiology
Global Public Health
Dr. Danawi, Ph.D., is a Professor of Epidemiology with 25+ years of experience and over 200 publications. His expertise spans Public Health Planning, Environmental Health, and Global Public Health. He is actively involved in remote consulting, higher education programs (online and in-person), and clinical trial design and management.
Terah Tessier PhD, MSc
Global Public Health Expert
Health Policy
Community Health
Terah Tessier PhD, MSc., is a Professor of Public Health with extensive expertise in global health, policy, and community impact. She combines rigorous scholarship with practical leadership to advance public health education and practice. Her work is dedicated to strengthening communities, promoting health equity, and developing future public health leaders
Gabriella Kőrösi, PhD, RN, MN
Public Health Expert
Community Health
Mental Health
Dr. Gabriella Kőrösi, Ph.D., is a public health and nursing expert with extensive experience in community health, mental health, and substance abuse treatment. She has served in clinical, educational, and leadership roles, including as a Substance Abuse Treatment Program RN at the Veterans Administration and nursing educator at multiple colleges.
Gayle D. Jones, PhD, MPH, CHES
Associate Professor
Community Health
Health Policy & Research
Dr. Gayle D. Jones is an Associate Professor and Department Chair with extensive experience in public health education, community health, and maternal and child health. Her career spans leadership roles from Senior Health Educator to State Director for Children’s Health, combining research, policy, and practice to advance quality public health education and community impact.
Popular Study Areas
Learn from experienced academics and industry professionals.
Health Communication Foundations
Introduction to the principles of health communication, audience understanding, message development, health literacy, and ethical communication in public health and healthcare settings.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Undergraduate
Health Education and Promotion
Study of health education methods, prevention strategies, behavior change, community teaching, wellness promotion, and public health learning activities.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Undergraduate
Health Literacy and Plain Language Communication
Training in how to simplify complex health information, write clearly, improve understanding, and create materials that support informed health decisions.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Public Health Campaign Design
Practical study of how to plan, design, implement, and evaluate public health campaigns for awareness, prevention, screening, vaccination, chronic disease prevention, mental health, and community wellness.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Risk Communication and Crisis Messaging
Training in how to communicate during public health emergencies, disease outbreaks, misinformation events, disasters, vaccine concerns, and community crises.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Digital Health Communication
Study of websites, social media, email, mobile tools, online education, digital campaigns, and virtual engagement strategies for health communication and public health education.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Patient Education and Engagement
Training in how to support patients, families, caregivers, and communities through clear information, respectful communication, shared decision-making, and culturally responsive education.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Postgraduate
Community Outreach and Engagement
Practical study of outreach planning, community trust-building, stakeholder engagement, faith-based outreach, local partnerships, and education strategies for underserved communities.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Undergraduate
Misinformation and Health Trust
Exploration of health misinformation, rumor management, public trust, media literacy, responsible messaging, and communication strategies that promote accurate health information.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Undergraduate
Culturally Responsive Health Education
Training in how to design health education and communication strategies that respect culture, language, lived experience, community values, and health equity.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Postgraduate
Communication Evaluation and Impact Measurement
Study of how to measure communication effectiveness, audience engagement, message reach, behavior change indicators, feedback, and campaign outcomes.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Undergraduate
AI Tools for Health Communication and Education
Practical introduction to using artificial intelligence responsibly for health message development, plain-language writing, content planning, education materials, audience adaptation, and communication workflow support.
- Weeks: 12+
- Level: Undergraduate
Research & Innovation
Our faculty is actively engaged in research that addresses real-world challenges and drives innovation across industries.
Beyond Classroom Learning
Students gain hands-on experience through internships, workshops, and real-world projects, preparing them for successful careers.
Start Your Journey With Us
Join a program committed to preparing clear, ethical, and culturally responsive health communicators and educators for public health, healthcare, nonprofit, and community settings.Whether your goal is to design public health campaigns, improve health literacy, support patient education, lead community outreach, respond to misinformation, or strengthen digital health communication, the Faculty of Health Communication & Education provides the knowledge, tools, and applied learning opportunities to help you move forward.
Learn From Around the World
Study with expert faculty and peers from different countries, bringing global knowledge into every classroom.
About Us
At Global Public Health Credentialing Boards Inc., we believe education has the power to connect people and transform lives. By bringing together students from different cultures and backgrounds, we foster a truly international learning experience.
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