Topic:
Epidemiology & Surveillance
Format:
Online Course
Time:
1.5 hours
Level:
Introductory
University:
University of Washington
PERLC:
Northwest PERLC
Bundles:
Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation
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Description:
Surveillance is a key function of public health, but what does it mean? This module introduces public health surveillance concepts and principles for public health workers who have little or no prior training in epidemiology. You'll learn about surveillance systems in local, state, and national public health practice and how these important systems are used in tracking diseases and other public health threats.
Learning Objectives:
- Define public health surveillance
- Describe the different uses of surveillance systems
- Describe the legal basis for disease reporting
- List the steps in establishing a surveillance system
- Explain the process for evaluating surveillance systems
- List examples of surveillance systems at the local, state, and national levels
PHEP Capabilities:
Emergency Operations Coordination
Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiological Investigation