PUBLIC HEALTH & MEDICAL SUPPORT CAREER PATHWAY (phms)

The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Certificate prepares trainees for roles that support public health emergency response, disaster coordination, and community preparedness efforts. Training emphasizes incident command systems, outbreak response coordination, emergency communication, and public health continuity planning.

SOC CODES

13-1082  — Emergency Management Specialists

19-1041 — Environmental Scientists and Specialists

21-1094 — Community Health Workers

31-9099 — Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

CORE COURSES

PHMS 101 — Foundations of Public Health Systems

PHMS 102 — Public Health Communication & Documentation

PHMS 103 — Public Health Ethics, Compliance & Regulatory Frameworks

OCCUPATIONAL COURSES

PHMS 205 — Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Incident Command

PHMS 206 — Disaster Response, Recovery & Continuity Planning

PHMS 207 — Outbreak Investigation & Surveillance Support

PHMS 208 — Risk Communication & Community Response Coordination

INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS

ICS 100 — Introduction to the Incident Command System

ICS 200 — Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

This Environmental & Consumer Health Services Certificate prepares trainees for roles that support environmental health inspections, food safety enforcement, sanitation systems, and consumer protection activities. Training emphasizes regulatory compliance, environmental risk assessment, water and food safety principles, and documentation practices used by local health departments and regulatory agencies.

SOC CODES

19-1041 — Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

19-4091 — Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

CORE COURSES

PHMS 101 — Foundations of Public Health Systems

PHMS 102 — Public Health Communication & Documentation

PHMS 103 — Public Health Ethics, Compliance & Regulatory Frameworks

OCCUPATIONAL COURSES

PHMS 201 — Environmental Health & Sanitation Systems

PHMS 202 — Food Protection, Consumer Safety & Inspection Support

PHMS 203 — Water, Waste & Vector Control Compliance & Enforcement

PHMS 204 — Environmental Compliance Documentation & Field Reporting

INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS

ICS 100 — Introduction to the Incident Command System

Food Manager

This Clinical & Laboratory Support Technician Certificate prepares trainees for entry-level clinical and laboratory support roles in healthcare and diagnostic environments. Training emphasizes specimen handling, infection control, laboratory documentation, patient interaction protocols, and quality assurance practices.

SOC CODES

29-2012 — Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

29-2072 — Medical Records Specialist

29-2099 — Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

31-9092 — Medical Assistants

31-9097 —Phlebotomists

43-6013 — Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

CORE COURSES

PHMS 101 — Foundations of Public Health Systems

PHMS 102 — Public Health Communication & Documentation

PHMS 103 — Public Health Ethics, Compliance & Regulatory Frameworks

OCCUPATIONAL COURSES

PHMS 207 — Outbreak Investigation & Surveillance Support

PHMS 209 — Clinical Procedures & Patient Support Basics

PHMS 210 — Specimen Collection, Handling & Infection Control

PHMS 211 — Laboratory Documentation & Quality Assurance

INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS

ICS 100 — Introduction to the Incident Command System

Bloodborne Pathogens Certification

The Community Health Promotion Certificate is a technical track certificate that prepares trainees to serve as frontline community health workers who connect individuals and families to healthcare services, education, and social support resources. Training emphasizes outreach, health promotion, case coordination, and culturally responsive communication.

SOC CODES

21-1093 — Social and Human Service Assistants

21-1094 — Community Health Workers

31-9099 — Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 

CORE COURSES

PHMS 101 — Foundations of Public Health Systems 

PHMS 102 — Public Health Communication & Documentation 

PHMS 103 — Public Health Ethics, Compliance & Regulatory Frameworks 

OCCUPATIONAL COURSES

PHMS 212 — Community Outreach & Health Education Strategies 

PHMS 213 — Case Management & Resource Navigation 

PHMS 214 — Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion 

PHMS 215 — Cultural Competency & Community Advocacy

INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS

ICS 100 — Introduction to the Incident Command System

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

The Public Health Operations & Program Management Certificate is an advanced certificate that prepares trainees for entry-level management, supervisory, and program coordination roles across public health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, clinical support, and community health settings. Training emphasizes foundational management skills, team coordination, regulatory awareness, program oversight, and data-informed decision-making—equipping learners to transition from technical roles into leadership responsibilities within public health systems.

PREREQUISITE

Completion of one (1) ITEAM-TX PHMS Technical Track Certificate is required prior to enrollment in this Advanced Track. Eligible Technical Tracks include Environmental & Consumer Health Services, Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Clinical & Laboratory Support Technician, and Community Health Promotion. This prerequisite ensures learners enter with applied technical knowledge and workforce readiness necessary for management-level training.

SOC CODES

11-9151 — Social and Community Service Managers

13-1082 — Emergency Management Specialists

19-1041 — Environmental Scientists and Specialists

29-9011 — Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

29-2072 — Medical Records Specialists

ENTRY-LEVEL MANAGEMENT COURSES

PHMS 301 — Supervision & Team Coordination in Public Health

PHMS 302 — Workplace Communication & Conflict Resolution

PHMS 303 — Public Health Compliance & Ethical Practice

PHMS 304 — Program Coordination & Community Impact

PHMS 305 — Data Reporting & Performance Support

PHMS 306 — Emergency Coordination & Incident Management

PHMS 307 — Grant Writing, Program Funding & Resource Management

INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS

ICS 200 — Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

ICS 300 —Intermediate Incident Command System

IS-240 — Leadership and Influence

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)