CDC Public Health Associate Program
Boots on the Ground Part 1: Foundational Epidemiology CDC Certified
This is an introductory course offering CPH — Free
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Expires

CEU

CPH

Cost

Free

Tags

CDC Certified

Time to Start

< 3 minutes

Length

1.00 hour

Overview

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This course has been created for the Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) as an introduction to Epidemiology. 

What You'll Learn

  • Define epidemiology
  • Describe the key factors impacting the incidence and spread of disease, injury, or health outcome (i.e. agent, host, environment)
  • Describe basic key terms in epidemiology
  • Describe distribution of disease, injury, or health outcomes and understand bias, validity, and reliability in assessing public health problems
  • Identify bias, validity, and reliability
  • Identify research methods

Competency Terms

Analytical/Assessment Skills

Related Occupations

Epidemiologist
Public health - multiple occupations will benefit

Related Job Tasks

Assess and monitor population health status, factors that influence health, and community needs and assets
Investigate, diagnose, and address health problems and hazards affecting the population

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