EPID6470
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
Covers the principles and conduct of Public Health surveillance. Presented in association with Hunter New England Population Health.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Online
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify the roles and functions of communicable disease surveillance
2. Discuss the roles of health care workers and government agencies in the surveillance process
3. Discuss the uses of surveillance data
4. Explain the flow of surveillance data in Australia
5. Evaluate a surveillance system (existing or proposed)
6. Apply the principles of surveillance to healthcare associated infection
Content
Modules covered are:
- Surveillance and surveillance systems, including Health Systems and Healthcare associated infections (HAI)
- Evaluating and Implementing surveillance systems
- Impacts of pandemics on health systems, populations and people
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignment 1
Written Assignment: Assignment 2
Written Assignment: Assignment 3
Online Learning Activity: Blackboard Discussion
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Contact hours are an indication only.
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Online 8 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.