Demystifying the Policy Making Process and Opportunities for Civic Engagement (On Demand-No CE)
Self-paced
Full course description
PLEASE NOTE: No CE or certificate are available in this free version of the course.
This recorded training helps demystify the policy making process and discuss opportunities for civic engagement. The training provides an overview of how a bill becomes a law, real world examples of advocacy in action, and describes how laws are implemented.
This training was originally held on February 17, 2026.
Note on Accessibility: This training includes closed captions, a written transcript, and a copy of the slides.
Audience
Public health professionals, in particular, those who have an interest in policy or civic engagement
Learning Objectives
- Describe the process of how a bill becomes a law
- Discuss two opportunities for influence throughout the policymaking process
- List one element to include when writing a testimony
- Describe at least one opportunity to get involved in policy implementation
Instructors
- Gnora Mahs, DrPH, MPH, Health & Democracy Coalitions Advisor, Institute for Responsive Government
- Jodi Brookins-Fisher, PhD, MCHES, FESG, Professor/Internship Coordinator, Division of Public Health, School of Health Sciences, Central Michigan University
- Nick Doctor, Director of Implementation, Institute for Responsive Government
Sponsors
The Region V Public Health Training Center is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31684 Public Health Training Centers ($940,000). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by Region V PHTC, HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
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