Capability 13: Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation

These trainings review basic concepts in surveillance and basic epidemiology, as well as the role of surveillance and epidemiology during an emergency. Topics include basic epidemiologic methods and study designs, public health surveillance, disaster epidemiology and infectious disease epidemiology. This training bundle is intended for public health preparedness staff who need an awareness-level overview of surveillance and epidemiology.

What is Epidemiology in Public Health?

Study Types in Epidemiology

Measuring Risk in Epidemiology

Introduction to Public Health Surveillance

Disaster Epidemiology

Basic Infectious Disease Concepts in Epidemiology

Introduction to Outbreak Investigation