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Office of Public Health Practice

The Office of Public Health Practice is dedicated to the improvement of public health practices for the health, safety, and welfare of Hoosiers. As a collaborative, multi-disciplinary center, OPHP promotes, supports, and delivers public health education to improve the skills and capabilities of Indiana’s public health professionals. The Office of Public Health Practice is Indiana’s premier public health continuing education resource and is recognized for its collaboration, research, and leadership in public health.

OPHP provides continuing education to everyone interested in the important issues of public health. In a national effort to build competencies and improve capacity, courses help participants improve their knowledge and skill in public health. Learners have the opportunity to assess levels of competency, develop an education plan, and access competency-based courses to improve professional development. OPHP’s services include:

  • Online Training—Through the Learning Management System (LMS), videos, courses, satellite downlinks, and MP3 files are available.
  • On-site Sessions—Face-to-face classes hosted by the Training Center are available throughout the state. A Public Health Speaker’s Bureau provides local and national experts to speak at conferences, meetings, and events.
  • Resource connection—Assistance in researching and connecting public health organizations.
  • Technical Assistance—CD-ROMS, recordings, and electronic production services are also available.



To learn more about the Office of Public Health Practice and a listing of current training opportunities, visit the: