Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice
In order to make a difference in the health and well-being of a population, we must understand the burden of all problems and conditions that affect the population, as well as how well our efforts to mitigate these problems are actually working. This course provides you with some essential skills and tools that will enhance your ability to describe and understand the health of your community. The tools that epidemiologists use are in fact useful for all public health practitioners, including data scientists, program officials, agency leaders, and policymakers.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 5 hours
- Course by Johns Hopkins University
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In order to make a difference in the health and well-being of a population, we must understand the burden of all problems and conditions that affect the population, as well as how well our efforts to mitigate these problems are actually working. This course provides you with some essential skills and tools that will enhance your ability to describe and understand the health of your community. The tools that epidemiologists use are in fact useful for all public health practitioners, including data scientists, program officials, agency leaders, and policymakers. Whether you are deeply enmeshed in your career and looking to augment your skills, or are looking to change career paths into the field of public health, this course will give you some of the practical knowledge and skills that we hope you can apply in your professional endeavors.Modules
Introduction to Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice
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1
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1
Readings
1
Videos
- Introduction to Course
1
Readings
- Course Projects
Role of Epidemiology in Public Health
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6
Videos
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Role of Epidemiology in Public Health
6
Videos
- Introduction to Role of Epidemiology in Public Health
- Definition of Epidemiology
- History of Epidemiology
- Essential Public Health Services
- Public Health Governance
- Reflection on Competency Assessment Tool Exercise
Numeric Estimates in Epidemiology
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5
Videos
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Numeric Estimates in Epidemiology
5
Videos
- Introduction to Numeric Estimates in Epidemiology
- Numerators
- Denominators
- Ratios and Proportions
- Rates
Depiction of Epidemiologic Data
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4
Videos
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Depiction of Epidemiologic Data
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Videos
- Introduction to Depiction of Epidemiologic Data
- Data Visualization Definition and Basic Description
- Risk Factors in Public Health: Create a Visualization
- Graphs in Public Health
Basic Mapping of Epidemiologic Data
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4
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- Basic Mapping of Epidemiologic Data
4
Videos
- Introduction to Basic Mapping of Epidemiologic Data
- Geography and Health
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Exercise Using QGIS
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- GIS Software
Concluding Thoughts
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1
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- Concluding Thoughts
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"Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice" is a foundational health course designed to equip learners with key skills to analyze and improve community health. Taught by Coursera, it spans 300 minutes and offers practical knowledge for public health practitioners, data scientists, and policymakers. Ideal for career enhancement or transition into public health, the course is available via Starter and Professional subscription options.
Aruna Chandran, MD, MPH