Introduction to Epidemiology

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

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Description: 

This module provides an overview of the definition and history of epidemiology, including the foundational aspects of descriptive epidemiology and an introduction to analytic epidemiology.

Learning Objectives: 
  • Define epidemiology and understand its place in public health past and present
  • Identify the 3 main elements of epidemiology (person, place, time)
  • Define descriptive and analytic epidemiology
  • Give examples of the use of epidemiologic data
PHEP Capabilities: 
Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiological Investigation