Epidemiology: Principles and Practices
Issued by
Griffith University
Earners have an understanding of the importance of epidemiology to both health research and the practice of public health and clinical science. Earners understand the public health importance within Australia and overseas of collecting and interpreting epidemiological data. Earner learning has been reinforced by practical examples and critical evaluation of health-related literature. Earners have strengthened their competence in health research and problems solving in professional practice.
Additional DetailsSkills
Earning Criteria
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Earner has completed this micro-credential via the Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies pathway or has selected a single course of study from the listed Griffith Professional micro-credentials
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Earners describe the fundamental role and application of Epidemiology in public health.
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Earners apply and correctly interpret measures of disease occurrence and measures of association between exposure and disease in public health practice.
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Earners understand the features and applications of various epidemiological study designs.
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Earners identify potential errors in public health studies and employ a critical appraisal approach to evaluating epidemiological evidence in the health literature.
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Earners demonstrate the basic concepts of infectious disease epidemiology and describe general approaches to disease surveillance.
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Earners understand the principles with respect to disease screening and recognise the common strategies for disease prevention.
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Earners have successfully completed a critical appraisal assignment (individual assessment)
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Earners have successfully completed a written assignment on applying and interpreting disease occurrence (individual assessment)
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Earners have successfully completed a final examination