Epidemiology Applications: Forensic Epidemiology & Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology

Topic: 
Epidemiology & Surveillance
Format: 
Online Course
Time: 
25 minutes
Level: 
Introductory
University: 
University of North Carolina
PERLC: 
University of North Carolina PERLC
Description: 

This training offered by the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health provides a basic understanding of two sub-specialties of epidemiology: forensic epidemiology and maternal and child health epidemiology.

Learning Objectives: 
  • Define forensic epidemiology
  • State two uses of forensic epidemiology
  • Explain similarities and differences between law enforcement and public health investigations
  • List maternal and child health related surveillance projects
PHEP Capabilities: 
Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiological Investigation
Community Preparedness
Information Sharing