Education, Training & Development overview
PHAST training has been developed over many years using a wide range of experts to provide high quality courses that meet the needs of different audiences.
The aim of the PHAST Education, Training & Development Strategy is to build public health capacity and capability within the public, private and voluntary sectors so that a greater number of people have the knowledge and skills to improve the health of the population, promote public health and reduce health inequalities in the UK and internationally.
In light of the newly identified government agenda, moving away from target driven care into a focused approach to outcomes, PHAST offers a wide range of training to suit many different audiences. Concepts will be explained and a set of tools provided to support the delivery of a 'world class service.'
Each training programme on the Current Courses page of the website identifies their target audience, however, this is purely a guideline and discussion with Marion Deacon, PHAST's Training and Projects Manager, can help you to decide is a course is suitable for your needs.
Courses are continually updated and new additions are available on a regular basis, if you would like to join our mailing list to receive up-to-date information please email training@phast.org.uk with your contact details. Each full-day workshop provides the participant with 5 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points, with each half-day workshop worth 3 points. A certificate will be provided to each participant upon completion of the training course.
Please contact Marion Deacon Direct Line: 020 3479 5253
Course Examples:
A programme of training courses is open to anyone who needs to consider aspects of public health in their work, or organisation.
For more information please see our current courses page or click here for information about PHAST Trainers.
These programmes can also be tailored and run for your organisation.
Health: Everyone's Business (6 days, plus final day to showcase projects)
Health: Everyone's Business (HEB) is a training programme run in collaboration with Local Authorities to help employees gain an understanding of the importance of considering the health needs of their population when making decisions within their role.
Portfolio development: Top-up Training Modules (5 individual full day training workshops)
Interactive series of workshops consisting of discussions, group work and individual exercises. Participants will work through case studies and scenarios and discuss how these can be applied to their everyday working practice.
FPH Part A Revision Programme (10 half days)
Seminars, tuition and interactive workshops for those wishing to sit the FPH Part A exam.
Health Services Planning in the World Class Commissioning Environment (3 individual training workshops)
Commissioners, providers and planners need to produce the most health benefit from limited resources in a context of increasing demand. This course provides essential knowledge and skills needed for technical aspects of demand and performance management in health care services.
Public Health Awareness Skills Learning Set (6 days)
Interactive workshops to raise awareness of public health skills to support an evidence-based approach to decision making and service delivery.
Programme and Project Management (2 days)
Highly interactive workshop to develop and apply practical skills in planning, implementing and managing work involved in a Project.
Critical Appraisal of Journal Articles (half day)
The process of systematically weighing up quality and evidence of a research paper, to help make informed, evidence based decisions.