Region VII Midwestern Public Health Training Center (University of Iowa)
Basic Epidemiology: Infectious Disease
This is an all levels course offering CPH — Free
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CEU
CPH
Cost
Free
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Time to Start
< 3 minutes
Length
2.00 hours
Overview
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There are four sections in this course:
- Section 1: Epidemiology and Important Terms
- Section 2: Models for Understanding the Infectious Process
- Section 3: Epidemiology in Practice
- Section 4: Surveillance
There are review questions at the end of each section. These review questions will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in these sections. In Section 3, you will have the opportunity to look at the case study of foodborne outbreak investigation.
What You'll Learn
- Discuss important terms and concepts for basic epidemiology practice.
- Describe the inter-related aspects of the infectious disease process and methods of breaking the chain of infection.
- Apply basic epidemiology in practice, using a case study of a food-borne outbreak as an example.
- Perform basic surveillance tasks in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Utilize your regional epidemiologist as a resource for outbreak investigations.
Competency Terms
Communicable Disease Control
Emergency Preparedness and Response (all hazards)
Application of Public Health Sciences
Related Occupations
Community Health Worker
Epidemiologist
Public health - multiple occupations will benefit
Related Job Tasks
Assess and monitor population health status, factors that influence health, and community needs and assets
Investigate, diagnose, and address health problems and hazards affecting the population
Improve and innovate public health functions through ongoing evaluation, research, and continuous quality improvement