EPID6410
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course applies the principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in a very practical manner to improve clinical decision-making. Students are provided with an opportunity to develop research skills and apply epidemiological concepts which are essential for investigating important clinical and population-based health problems. The course is delivered in topic specific modules. Each module includes a video that focuses on the key objectives. In addition, other content specific videos are provided by the Course Coordinator. Students also contribute to facilitated discussion questions after reading relevant sections of the textbook and other articles. Students are expected to read all recommended texts and contribute to discussion forums on Canvas.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe the relationship between the natural history of disease and prognosis and the factors that influence the natural history of disease.
2. Describe how prognosis may vary according to factors (injury, disease, age, sex, race and treatment) that influence the natural history of disease.
3. Discuss the ways that the risk of various disease precursors and their interaction might be used to identify groups amenable for prevention. Consider factors that influence the natural history of a disease.
4. Locate and interpret evidence-based information to inform clinical practice.
5. Evaluate evidence in relation to a specific clinical question and patient population.
6. Give examples of the properties and evaluation of health outcomes at an individual and population level.
7. Describe the use of health outcomes in clinical decision-making, management, quality improvement and public health research.
8. Analyse variations in clinical practice and understand ways to reduce variations in clinical practice to improve health outcomes.
9. Define and apply concepts relating to the selection and interpretation of diagnostic tests.
10. Apply concepts relating to the principles and practice of screening for early diagnosis of disease. Describe the role of screening and early diagnosis in preventing diseases. Critically appraise studies that evaluate screening programs
Content
The course content includes the following learning modules:
Module 1. Diagnostic Testing and Screening (week 1-3)
Module 2. Measurements of Health and Outcomes (week 4-6)
Module 3. Clinical decision Rules (week 7-9)
Module 4. Evidence-Based Medicine and Guidelines (week 10-12)
Assessment items
Quiz: Assignment 1
Quiz: Assignment 2
Written Assignment: Assignment 3
Written Assignment: Assignment 4
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 8 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Contact hours are an indication only.
Course outline
- EPID6410 - Semester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 191.2 KB)
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