What You'll Learn
- Define and apply core epidemiological measures (incidence, prevalence, mortality)
- Design cohort, case-control, and cross-sectional studies
- Interpret epidemic curves and outbreak investigation findings
- Understand the social determinants of health and health disparities
- Apply CDC surveillance systems and public health reporting frameworks
- Evaluate public health interventions using evidence-based criteria
Course Curriculum
3 sections · 12 lessons · 20h
Foundations of Epidemiology4 lessons
- What Is Epidemiology?Free preview10m
- Measures of Disease FrequencyFree preview15m
- Study Designs Overview18m
- Foundations Quiz
Outbreak Investigation4 lessons
- Steps in an Outbreak Investigation20m
- Reading Epidemic Curves14m
- Case Study: Foodborne Outbreak
- Outbreak Investigation Quiz
Public Health Systems & Policy4 lessons
- CDC Surveillance Systems16m
- Social Determinants of Health17m
- Evaluating Health Interventions15m
- Final Assessment
Requirements
- Basic biology or healthcare background recommended
- High school statistics helpful but not required
Who This Course Is For
- Pre-MPH students and public health professionals
- Clinical staff interested in population health
- Healthcare administrators and policymakers
Your Instructor
DP
Dr. Priya Patel
- Rating
- 4.7
- Students
- 9,200 students
- Courses
- 5 courses
Certified Healthcare Information Technician (RHIA) and compliance officer with experience implementing HIPAA programs at regional health systems.