Epidemiology in Action
Course Dates June 3 - 14, 2013
Deadline: May 3, 2013
"Please note, enrollment is limited. After the deadline applicants will be accepted on a space-available basis."
Cost
Registration Fee: $1500
(Covers tuition, textbook, computer lab use, materials and supplies.).
Housing and other expenses, extra.
Course Description
This basic course in epidemiology is directed at public
health professionals and includes discussions of applied
epidemiology and biostatistics, public health surveillance,
field investigations, hands-on computer training using Epi-Info 7,
and selected prevalent diseases. Epidemiologic case studies are
worked on in the classroom. Prerequisites: Familiarity with the
vocabulary and principles of basic epidemiology; participants
are recommended to complete
CDC's Principle's of Epidemiology self-study course or equivalent.
Sample Agenda
2012 Epi in Action_Agenda.pdf
Course Location
Course Topics
Descriptive epidemiology and biostatistics, Analytic epidemiology
Epidemic Investigations, Public Health Surveillance
Causation, Screening
Surveys and Sampling
Interpretation and communication of data
Special topics such as emerging infections, bioterrorism, & public health preparedness
Epi Info training (latest version)
Discussions of selected prevalent diseases
