Escuela de Servicios Sanitarios y Sociales de Canarias (ESSSCAN) Announces 2026 Online Diploma in Public Health

The Escuela de Servicios Sanitarios y Sociales de Canarias (ESSSCAN) has officially announced the 2026 edition of its online Diploma in Public Health, a program designed to standardize training for health professionals across Spain. This course, developed in collaboration with the Escuela Nacional de Sanidad, aims to improve public health expertise among university graduates seeking to enter or advance within Spain's national healthcare system.

Course Details

• Duration: 275 hours
• Credits: 30 ECTS
• Delivery: Virtual learning platforms
• Number of spots: 55 (with up to 20% reservable for personnel from the Canary Islands' health administration)

Admission and Selection

• Applicants must submit digitally signed documents by September 1, 2026.
• Fee: €1,500, payable upfront or in three installments.
• Selection process: Based on merit, including academic achievements, professional experience, and relevant public health courses.

Program Structure

• Emphasizes continuous assessment.
• Combines online exams with a final project defended in person.

Certification

Successful students will earn a nationally recognized diploma issued by the Spanish National School of Health.

Importance and Goals

• Strengthen public health training, especially in a post-pandemic context.
• Respond to health crises with well-trained professionals.
• Reflects the Canary Islands' commitment to advancing healthcare standards through targeted education.