This course provides an overview of field epidemiology and the steps of an outbreak investigation. The course describes the context of field epidemiology and its relationship to epidemiology in general, and reviews some basic techniques typically used in data analysis in the field.
Audience
This course is intended for public health nurses, sanitarians, and other public health professionals who may play a role during an outbreak investigation.
Learning Outcome
As a result of this activity the learner will enhance their knowledge and competence in field epidemiology, its relationship to the broader field of epidemiology and basic data analysis techniques that are used in an outbreak investigation.
Objectives
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
- Define field epidemiology.
- Identify the roles of professionals involved in outbreak investigations.
- Identify the steps of outbreak investigations.
- Utilize some of the basic techniques for data analysis.
We wish to acknowledge the assistance of Stan Kondracki, retired Epidemiologist for the New York State Department of Health, in developing this training.
Continuing Education Credits
You may receive a certificate of completion by completing an evaluation at the end of the training, but there are no formal continuing education credits available.
- Training launched: January 1, 2008
- Estimated time: 1–1.5 hours
- Training is free and open to the public
The planners, moderator, and presenters do not have any financial arrangements or affiliations with any ineligible companies whose products, research, or services may be discussed in this activity.
No commercial funding has been accepted for this activity.