Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice
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Course Summary
Learn the fundamental tools of epidemiology and biostatistics with this course. Gain knowledge in the analysis and interpretation of health data, and understand how to apply the concepts in real-world scenarios.Key Learning Points
- Understand the basic principles and concepts of epidemiology and biostatistics
- Learn about the different study designs and their strengths and weaknesses
- Gain knowledge in data analysis and interpretation for public health research
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basic principles of epidemiology and biostatistics
- Be able to analyze and interpret health data for public health research
- Apply the concepts learned in real-world scenarios
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of statistics
- Familiarity with public health concepts
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
Similar Courses
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Biostatistics in Public Health
Related Education Paths
Related Books
Description
In order to make a difference in the health and well-being of a population, we must understand the burden of all problems and conditions that affect the population, as well as how well our efforts to mitigate these problems are actually working. This course provides you with some essential skills and tools that will enhance your ability to describe and understand the health of your community. The tools that epidemiologists use are in fact useful for all public health practitioners, including data scientists, program officials, agency leaders, and policymakers. Whether you are deeply enmeshed in your career and looking to augment your skills, or are looking to change career paths into the field of public health, this course will give you some of the practical knowledge and skills that we hope you can apply in your professional endeavors.
Knowledge
- Be conversant in public health history, services, governance, and workforce.
- Perform numeric estimates to assess public health problems and evaluate the burden of a condition in a population
- Use data visualization as an epidemiological tool to describe risk factors
- Apply basic mapping skills and a tool for epidemiologic descion-making
Outline
- Role of Epidemiology in Public Health
- Introduction to Course
- Introduction to Role of Epidemiology in Public Health
- Definition of Epidemiology
- History of Epidemiology
- Essential Public Health Services
- Public Health Governance
- Reflection on Competency Assessment Tool Exercise
- Course Projects
- Role of Epidemiology in Public Health
- Numeric Estimates in Epidemiology
- Introduction to Numeric Estimates in Epidemiology
- Numerators
- Denominators
- Ratios and Proportions
- Rates
- Numeric Estimates in Epidemiology
- Depiction of Epidemiologic Data
- Introduction to Depiction of Epidemiologic Data
- Data Visualization Definition and Basic Description
- Risk Factors in Public Health: Create a Visualization
- Graphs in Public Health
- Depiction of Epidemiologic Data
- Basic Mapping of Epidemiologic Data
- Introduction to Basic Mapping of Epidemiologic Data
- Geography and Health
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Exercise Using QGIS
- Concluding Thoughts
- GIS Software
- Basic Mapping of Epidemiologic Data
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the tools epidemiologists use to understand and control outbreaks. Learn about the different types of epidemiological studies and how they can be used to identify risk factors, track disease progression, and prevent future outbreaks.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users found the course to be well-structured and informative.Pros from User Reviews
- The course provides a comprehensive overview of epidemiological tools and techniques.
- The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging.
- The course includes practical examples and case studies to illustrate key concepts.
- The course is self-paced, allowing users to work at their own speed.
- The course is free and accessible to anyone with an internet connection.
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course material to be too basic or introductory.
- A few users experienced technical glitches or issues with the online platform.
- The course does not include any hands-on experience or practical application of the tools and techniques.
- The course may not be suitable for individuals with no prior knowledge of epidemiology.
- The course may not be as in-depth or rigorous as some users were expecting.
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