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Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 6 hours
  • Course by Johns Hopkins University
  • Offered by

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In this course, we'll build on the previous lessons in this specialization to focus on some very specific skills related to public health surveillance. We'll learn how to get the most out of surveillance data analysis, focusing specifically on interpreting time trend data to detect temporal aberrations as well as person, place, and time in the context of surveillance data. We'll also explore strategies for the presentation of surveillance data and some of the complex legal elements that affect its use. We'll then turn our attention to surveillance of non-communicable chronic diseases and how the data can be used to support prevention efforts. Finally, we'll explore special surveillance systems, such as syndromic surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, and event-related surveillance. This course is designed for public health practitioners with a focus on those working on health surveillance in municipal, regional, state, provincial, or even national public health agencies. We really think that this course will help those with an interest in health surveillance to see which approaches are used in actual practice of public health.

Modules

Introduction to Course, Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Introduction to Course

1 Readings

  • Course Projects

Analyses of Surveillance Data

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Analyses of Surveillance Data

1 Discussions

  • What questions might you answer?

8 Videos

  • Introduction to Analyses of Surveillance Data
  • Surveillance Analysis Overview
  • Methodological Considerations in Surveillance Analysis
  • Assessing Trends with Temporal and Geographic Data
  • Assessing Trends with Geographic Data
  • Assessing Trends with Person-Level Data
  • Summary of Analysis and Interpretation of Surveillance Data
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Dissemination Strategies and Communication Frameworks

    • 7 Videos
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Dissemination Strategies and Communication Frameworks

2 Discussions

  • Choosing the most appropriate visual display
  • Applying communication frameworks

7 Videos

  • Introduction to Dissemination Strategies and Communication Frameworks
  • Presenting Surveillance Data
  • Presenting Surveillance Map Data
  • Flow of Surveillance Data and Privacy Issues
  • Communicating Surveillance Data
  • Summary
  • Assignment

Chronic Disease Surveillance Systems

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Chronic Disease Surveillance Systems

1 Discussions

  • Surveillance System Development

8 Videos

  • Introduction to Chronic Disease Surveillance Systems
  • Chronic Disease Prevention Strategies
  • Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Surveillance Systems
  • Data Sources in Chronic Disease Surveillance
  • Chronic Disease Surveillance Targets
  • Surveys in Chronic Disease Surveillance
  • Summary
  • Assignment

Special Surveillance Systems

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Special Surveillance Systems

1 Discussions

  • Event-Based Surveillance

8 Videos

  • Introduction to Special Surveillance Systems
  • Syndromic Surveillance Systems Overview
  • Syndromic Surveillance
  • Indicator vs. Event-Based Surveillance System
  • Examples
  • Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System
  • Event-Related Surveillance System
  • Summary

Conclusions

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  • Conclusions

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"Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems" is a foundational course in the Health & Fitness domain, instructed by Coursera. This comprehensive 360-minute course delves into advanced public health surveillance techniques, such as interpreting time trend data, presenting surveillance data effectively, and understanding legal considerations. It also covers surveillance of chronic diseases and special systems like syndromic surveillance. Ideal for public health practitioners at various governmental levels, it is available through a Starter subscription.

Stefan Baral, MD, MPH, MBA, FRCPC
Instructor

Stefan Baral, MD, MPH, MBA, FRCPC