Introduction to Epidemiology

Name: Introduction to Epidemiology
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Quickly learn about the basic concepts and principles used in Epidemiology & how these shape the core of public health!

Created byHealth Science Courses

Last updated 9/2020

English

What you'll learn

Principles of Epidemiology
Epidemiologic Triad
Risk Factors for Disease
Contributions of Epidemiologists
Ecological Issues in Epidemiology

Course content

6 sections • 48 lectures • 1h 12m total length

Welcome1:07
Topic Outline3:15
Definition of Terms0:34
What is Epidemiology?1:40
Classical vs Clinical Epidemiology0:54
Compare classical epidemiology and clinical epidemiology, highlighting population-level risk factors in communities and patient-centered care in health care settings, including prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment.
Other Types of Epidemiology1:32
Common Types of Epidemiology2:35
Explore the major branches of epidemiology: classical, clinical, syndrome, infectious disease, and chronic disease, detailing health problems, prevention, diagnosis, and measures such as prevalence and years of potential life lost.
Scientific Study of Disease0:58
Reinforcement Quiz

Objectives of Epidemiology2:35
Prevention Strategies3:14
Mechanisms and Causes of Disease - 1/21:19
Mechanisms and Causes of Disease - 2/20:51
The Epidemiologic Triangle1:13
Host Factors1:39
Explore host factors shaping disease risk, including genotype, attritional status and BMI, vaccination status, herd immunity, and social behaviors; apply epidemiologic reasoning to identify associations between exposures and disease.
Agents of Disease or Illness1:16
Environment1:05
Vectors1:14
Preventable Causes of Disease2:24
Reinforcement Quiz

Ecological Perspective1:45
Unintended Consequences of Public Health Solutions1:04
Vaccination and Patterns of Immunity1:40
The Diphtheria Case1:42
Smallpox Eradication2:11
Poliomyelitis Vaccination2:26
Syphilis Stigma2:22
Explore syphilis, its three stages from primary sores to neuro syphilis, and how stigma and barriers drive untreated infections, herd immunity myths, and the role of penicillin.
Effects of Sanitation1:57
Paradoxical Effect1:11
Vector Control and Land Use Patterns1:20
River Dam Control and Patterns of Disease1:12
Synergism of Factors for Disease Predisposition1:12
Antigenic Shift vs Antigenic Drift2:01
Explore how antigenic drift and shift drive influenza evolution and vaccine effectiveness. Trace how zoonotic transmissions, globalization, and human-animal interactions reshape outbreak dynamics.
Reinforcement Quiz

Contributions of Epidemiologists0:09
Investigating Epidemics and New Diseases4:16
Biologic Spectrum of Disease1:55
Surveillance of Community Health Interventions1:56
Explore how epidemiologists use ongoing surveillance and field trials to evaluate vaccines, monitor safety, and guide polio, smallpox, and measles immunization programs.
Setting Disease Control Priorities1:32
Improving Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis of Disease1:25
Providing Expert Testimony in Courts of Law0:40
Reinforcement Quiz

Requirements

Basic health science background

Description

Epidemiology is a unique science - it offers powerful tools to quantify the degree to which risk factors and humanitarian interventions affect population health in a crisis. Indeed, epidemiology saves lives and improves global, long-term health.

But epidemiology has not always been a popular field. It is getting more attention now because of the current health crisis that is going on. In this course, I'll be introducing you to some basic concepts and principles that make epidemiology such a versatile and flexible field, especially in the health sciences.

Upon enrollment to the course all materials such as lecture videos, practice quizzes, and downloadable resources will always be available should you wish to go back to the material to study and review. You will also receive a Certificate of Completion which you can use to boost your resume, curriculum vitae, or LinkedIn profile.

So start learning and increasing your knowledge today!

Who this course is for:

Laboratory Scientists
Medical Students
Health Professionals

Introduction to Epidemiology

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Course content

Introduction8 lectures • 13min

Natural History of Disease10 lectures • 17min

Risk Factors for Disease7 lectures • 6min

Ecological Issues in Epidemiology13 lectures • 22min

Role of Epidemiology in Public Health7 lectures • 12min

Concluding Thoughts3 lectures • 3min

Requirements

Description

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