Epidemiology - Risk and Prevention

The technique of epidemiology is used to identify the root causes of diseases and other health issues in populations. This course covers all aspects related to epidemiology. You will get a complete understanding of the causes of diseases, public health surveillance, methods of investigating an outbreak, and so on.

Epidemiology is more than simply a research activity. It serves as the foundation for directing practical and effective public health action based on this science and causal reasoning. This course has dedicated modules for the role of epidemiology in public health, which will provide you with a better understanding of the importance of this topic.

So, are you ready to upskill in the field of epidemiology? Do you want to add value to your CV? Are you curious to know all the factors related to an outbreak? Then, enrol on this course today and learn the fundamentals of this field along with CPD accredited certificate today.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this bundle course, you will be able to:

• Describe the concepts of epidemiology.
• Learn the principles of epidemiology.
• Understand the study design.
• Know the control and prevention of outbreaks.
• Measure the risk and prevention.
• Point out the role of epidemiology in public health.

Our course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme, ensuring your newly acquired skills will enhance your professional development.

Why People Enrol This Course From One Education:

• Eligibility for an endorsed certificate upon successful completion
• Learning materials of our course contains engaging voiceover and visual elements for your comfort
• Get 24/7 access to all course content for a full year
• Complete the course at your own pace
• Each of our students gets full tutor support on weekdays (Monday to Friday)
• Efficient assessments and instant results upon completion of our course

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - £9

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - £89

Completion of this course will surely add value to your CV, and you will become well aware of this field. You can later build your career in this dynamic field of epidemiology. You can complete this course at your own pace, and you will get complete tutor support.

After successfully completing the course, you will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of your achievement. The hardcopy of this certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme can be ordered and received straight to your home by post.

Enjoy a pleasant and professional 100% online learning experience and enrol in our course today and take control of your career!

Course Curriculum:

Here is a curriculum breakdown of the course:

Module 1: Understanding Epidemiology

• Definition of Epidemiology
• Study of Epidemiology
• Uses of Epidemiology
• Epidemiology and the Causes of Chronic Disease

Module 2: Principles of Epidemiology

• Public Health Surveillance
• Field Investigation
• Analytic Studies
• Evaluation
• Linkages
• Policy Development

Module 3: Study Design

• Aspects of Study Design
• Classifications of Study Design
• Case-Series: Clinical and Population Based
• Cross-Sectional Study
• Case-Control Study
• Cohort Study
• Trials
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Attribution of Date
• Attribution of Place
• Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Module 4: Disease Occurrence

• Concept of Disease
• Disease Occurrence
• Types of Disease
• Communicable Diseases
• Control of Communicable Diseases
• Public Health Measures
• Non-Communicable Diseases

Module 5: Variation in Disease by Time, Place, and Person

• Introduction
• Reasons for Analysing Disease Variations
• Variations and Associations: Real or Artefact?
• Applying the Real-artefact Framework
• Applications of Observations of Disease Variation

Module 6: Epidemics and Outbreaks

• Introduction
• Rare Disease Clusters
• Investigating an Outbreak
• Uncovering Outbreaks
• Deciding Whether to Investigate a Possible Outbreak
• Control and Prevention
• Steps of an Outbreak Investigation

Module 7: Measures of Risk and Disease Prevention

• Introduction
• Basic Principles of Risk
• Exposure to Disease
• Preventive Measures

Module 8: Measures of Disease Frequency

• Incidence and Incidence Rate: The Concepts of Incidence
• Frequency Measures
• Ratio
• Proportion
• Rate
• Prevalence and Prevalence Rate
• Mortality Rate
• Crude Mortality Rate
• Cause-Specific Mortality Rate
• Age-Specific Mortality Rate
• Infant Mortality Rate
• Measures of Public Health Impact
• Attributable Proportion

Module 9: Role of Epidemiology in Public Health

• Using Epidemiology to Evaluate Health Services
• Efficacy, Effectiveness and Efficiency
• Effectiveness of Public Health Services
• The Basic Science of Public Health

Module 10: The Epidemiological Concept of Population

• The Individual and the Population
• Harnessing Heterogeneity in Individual and Group Level Disease, and Risk Factor Patterns
• Disease Patterns As a Manifestation of Individuals Living in Changing Social Groups
• Sick Populations and Sick Individuals
• Individual and Population-Level Epidemiological Variables
• The Dynamic Nature of Human Population
• Applications of the Population Concept

Meet the Accreditation

The CPD Certification Service (CPD UK) assure the Epidemiology course training and learning activities are relevant, reliable, and upto date.

How Is the Course assessed?

To simplify the procedure of evaluation and accreditation for learners, we provide an automated assessment system. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%.

This course does not require any prior requirements. This course is completely online. This course can be enrolled by:

• Students
• Recent graduates
• Job Seekers
• Anyone interested in this topic
• People already working in the relevant fields who want to polish their knowledge and skill.

There are no specific prerequisites to enrol in this course. Anyone and everyone can take this course.

The course is fully accessible from any internet-enabled smart device. So, you can study from the comfort of your home!

All you need is a passion for learning, literacy, and being over the age of 16.

Completion of this course adds value to your CV. After completing this course, you can explore opportunities such as:

• Consultant Epidemiologist
• Research associate in epidemiology
• Public health consultant

The average salary of these professions varies from £25,000 to £80,000 per annum for anyone in the United Kingdom.