Interviewing Techniques

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

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Description: 

This training, offered by the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, discusses the methods of interviewing during an outbreak investigation, including standardization of interviews, interviewer training, interviewing techniques and confidentiality.

Learning Objectives: 
  • Understand the advantages and disadvantages of various interview methods
  • Know what to address during interviewer training
  • Recognize good interview techniques
  • Understand confidentiality concerns from the perspective of the respondent and the outbreak investigator
PHEP Capabilities: 
Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiological Investigation