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Epidemiology in Action with Introduction to "R Studio"
Course Dates October 28 to November 8, 2024, 10am - 6pm (EST)
Deadline: Sept 28, 2024
This is a "hybrid course" -- Class will meet in-person at Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health
1516 Clifton Road, Randall Rollins Bldg., Atlanta, GA 30322
and online attendees will meet via zoom"
Registration Cost:
Discounts given when registering more than one at the same time:
1 attendee $2300 per person
2 attendees $2275 each
3 attendees $2250 each
4 attendees $2225 each
5 attendees $2200 each
6 attendees $2175 each
7 attendees $2150 each
8 attendees $2125 each
9 attendees $2100 each
10 and above $2000 each
Textbook NOT covered.
Course Description
This basic course in epidemiology directed at public
health professionals includes discussions of applied
epidemiology and biostatistics, public health surveillance,
field investigations, hands-on computer training using R Studio,
and selected prevalent diseases. Table-top exercises/case studies will be worked on to apply epidemilogic theories discussed.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with the
vocabulary and principles of basic epidemiology. Participants
are recommended to complete
CDC's
Principle's of Epidemiology self-study course or equivalent course in basic epidemiology
Course Topics
Descriptive epidemiology, Ecology and biostatistics, Analytic epidemiology
Epidemic Investigations, Public Health Surveillance
Causation, Screening
Surveys and Sampling
Interpretation and communication of data
Disease Control Prevention and Eradication
Special topics such as Emerging Infections, Public Health Preparedness and Bioterrorism, Informatics and Health Information Systems,
Immunizable Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Writing Successful Abstract,
Epidemiology of Opiod Abuse and Addiction, Corona Virus (SARS, MERS, COVID19, Epidemiology of
Foodborne Diseases, Importance of Microbiome, Epidemiology of Influenza
Basic R-Studio hands-on training)
Sample Agenda
Final Agenda.pdf
*Special topics are subject to change
Please note: Interpretation services for language and disability impairements are not available for these short programs
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