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Priciples of Epidemiology
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£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
2.1 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Overview

Updated 2025

Unlock the secrets of public health with our comprehensive "Principles of Epidemiology" course. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a public health enthusiast, or simply curious about the patterns of disease and health in populations, this course offers invaluable insights into the world of epidemiology.

Key Features:

  • CPD Certified
  • Free Certificate from Reed
  • Developed by Specialist
  • Lifetime Access

Certificates

Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

1
section
11
lectures
2h 6m
total

    • 1: Introduction to Epidemiology 10:25
    • 2: Population Perspectives in Epidemiology 13:28
    • 3: Core Principles of Epidemiology 14:18
    • 4: Epidemiology in Public Health Practice 10:11
    • 5: Quantifying Disease Frequency 12:15
    • 6: Patterns of Disease: Time, Place, and Person 09:59
    • 7: Epidemiological Study Designs 15:17
    • 8: Understanding Disease Occurrence 10:26
    • 9: Risk Assessment and Disease Prevention 12:47
    • 10: Managing Epidemics and Outbreaks 15:40
    • 11: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00

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Description

The "Principles of Epidemiology" course provides a comprehensive understanding of how diseases spread and affect populations. Learners will explore the basic concepts of epidemiology and its critical role in public health. They will learn how to analyze disease patterns by studying variations over time, place, and among different groups of people. The course covers methods to measure how often diseases occur and the risks associated with them. Students will also gain skills in designing studies to investigate health issues and learn to respond to epidemics and outbreaks. By the end of the course, learners will be able to apply epidemiological principles to prevent and control diseases, ultimately improving public health outcomes.

Course Curriculum

  • Module 01: Introduction to Epidemiology
  • Module 02: Population Perspectives in Epidemiology
  • Module 03: Core Principles of Epidemiology
  • Module 04: Epidemiology in Public Health Practice
  • Module 05: Quantifying Disease Frequency
  • Module 06: Patterns of Disease: Time, Place, and Person
  • Module 07: Epidemiological Study Designs
  • Module 08: Understanding Disease Occurrence
  • Module 09: Risk Assessment and Disease Prevention
  • Module 10: Managing Epidemics and Outbreaks

Learning Outcomes:

  • Grasp fundamental concepts and principles of epidemiology.
  • Understand epidemiology's pivotal role in public health.
  • Analyse disease variations by time, place, and person.
  • Measure disease frequency and risk accurately.
  • Design effective epidemiological studies.
  • Investigate and manage epidemics and outbreaks.

Who is this course for?

  • Public health enthusiasts seeking foundational knowledge.
  • Healthcare professionals wanting to expand epidemiology understanding.
  • Students pursuing a career in public health.
  • Policy makers focusing on disease prevention.
  • Researchers interested in population health dynamics.

Career path

  • Epidemiologist
  • Public Health Analyst
  • Disease Prevention Specialist
  • Health Data Scientist
  • Outbreak Investigator
  • Public Health Consultant

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