Epidemiology and Biostatistics Copy 1

Course Description:

This course introduces the student to the principles and practice of epidemiology and vital statistics. Students will be exposed to the historical development of epidemiology, concepts of causality, definitions of health and disease, and sources of community health data. Current principles and practices in the cause, prevention and control of diseases in various community settings will be emphasized.

Eligibility: Ordinary level secondary education certificate of secondary
Course Duration: 9 Months
Course Delivery Mode: Mixed mode/blended learning (face-to-face and online)
Certificate: Certificate of achievement in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Career Oppoturnity: Patient care technician, Medical attendant, Home health aide, community health aide, Phlebotomist

Course Outline
Related Courses

Topic 1 – Introduction to epidemiology
Topic 2 – Descriptive statistics
Topic 3 – Epidemiological theories of disease causation and epidemiological approach
Topic 4 – The normal distribution and sampling techniques
Topic 5 – Natural History and Levels of Prevention of Diseases
Topic 6 – Introduction to study designs
Topic 7 – Basic statistical methods in data collection
Topic 8 – Data compilation and Data analysis
Topic 9 – Measures of disease frequency and Association
Topic 10 – Testing and screening
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Topic 11: Concept of epidemics
Topic 12 – Introduction to HMIS