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Notice! Save Your BU/LPHI Transcript by March 31!

This is a reminder to save your BU/LPHI Transcript by March 31. You will have full access to your course transcript and completion certificates on LPHI through March 31, 2024. We highly recommend you download and save all your LPHI transcripts and course completion certificates by March 31, 2024, for any future reference. This proactive […]

Apply to MDPH Local Health Internship Program for Summer 2024!

Local Health Internship Program – Summer Only The Local Health Internship Program is a summer program offered by the DPH Division of Epidemiology in Massachusetts. Since 2004, the program has placed 15-35 graduate students in various health departments throughout the state. The goal of the program is to enhance students’ classroom education by providing real-world […]

Transition News and Updates from LPHI

Over the course of this year, the Local Public Health Institute will be undergoing significant changes described below. We are here to guide you through the transition. LPHI Moves to TRAIN Massachusetts As of April 1st, 2024, LPHI is being integrated into the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s new learning management system, TRAIN Massachusetts. LPHI […]

Check out these Relaunched Courses!

We are happy to announce the relaunch of our highly sought-after trainings on the management of bed bugs, hoarding, and mold! These informative trainings have been revamped in light of the recently released new housing code, and certain regulations had to be removed. However, rest assured that our commitment to providing you with comprehensive information […]

Mold: A Public Health Concern

Training Overview Audience: Public health and housing professionals charged with enforcement of housing and related laws and regulations in Massachusetts and community health professionals, task force members, and anyone interested in learning more about mold. Format: Online, self-paced Price: Free Length: 1 hours Credential(s) eligible for contact hours: Massachusetts CHO, RS, National Environmental Health Association […]

Hoarding: A Public Health Concern

Training Overview Audience: Public and community health professionals, task force members, and anyone interested in learning more about hoarding disorder and people who hoard Format: Online, self-paced Price: Free Length: 1 hour Contact hours: Massachusetts CHO, RN, RS Learning level: Awareness Prerequisites: None Companion trainings: •Administrative Search Warrants Supplemental materials: •Facilitators Guide (PDF) is available […]

Bed Bugs: A Public Health Concern

Training Overview Audience: Public and community health professionals, task force members, and anyone interested in learning more about bed bugs Format: Online, self-paced Price: Free Length: 1 hour Credential(s) eligible for contact hours: Massachusetts CHO, RN, RS, National Environmental Health Association REHS/RS Competencies: Basic Public Health Sciences and Food Protection Learning level: Awareness Companion trainings: […]

LPHI Course Receives Quality Seal!

We are so excited to share that our course, Orientation to Local Public Health in Massachusetts, was nominated and accepted as part of the Public Health Learning Navigator (PLHN). The Public Health Learning Navigator is a curated, guided, and individualized experience to help public health learners navigate high-quality trainings. The training nomination was assessed by […]

New Course! Essentials of Data Visualization for Public Health

We are delighted to announce our newest course, Essentials of Data Visualization for Public Health. Data visualization is a vital skill for public health students and professionals who seek to make meaningful contributions to improving public health outcomes. In this free, online, self-paced course, you’ll learn how to effectively communicate complex data in a simple […]

Training Overview Audience: Public health students and professionals, anyone interested in data visualizations or health communications. Format: Online, self-paced Price: Free Length: 1.5 hours Contact hours: CHO, RS and REHS/RS Competencies: Health Communications Learning level: Awareness Prerequisites: None Companion trainings: Marketing Public Health, Designing Effective Infographics for Public Health Learning about data visualization is crucial […]