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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The course titled Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice is part of the Epidemiology in Public Health Practice Specialisation offered by John Hopkins University. The specialisation is a 5-part course curated by experts from the public health faculty. The specialisation course also focuses on various aspects of public health. It aims to make the learner familiar with core epidemiological tools for measuring population health, assessing interventions, analysing data, and investigating outbreaks.

The Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice certification by Coursera explores the importance of professional epidemiology in public health practice. It gives thorough information on the methodology and public health data systems associated with epidemiology through a 6-hour-long course. The course includes video lessons, readings, and quizzes.

The Highlights

Online Course
6 Hours Long
Offered by John Hopkins University
Shareable Certificate
Suitable for Beginners

Programme Offerings

Reading Material
quizzes
Video Lessons
Coursera Labs
Subtitles Availability
Flexible Time Schedule

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

The Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice certification fees varies according to the duration of the course that the learner chooses. The duration of the course varies between 1 month and 6 months. The fees varies accordingly between Rs. 4,038 and 12,115. The option for EMI payment is available, as well as a 14-day refund policy. Additionally, the Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice classes can be audited by the learner without making the payment.

Fee Structure

Course Duration	Fee
1 month (5 hours/week)	Rs. 4,038
3 months (2 hours/week)	Rs. 8,076
6 months (1 hour/week)	Rs. 12,115

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

To get the certificate in Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice online course, the learner must obtain a passing grade in all the graded exercises and practice assignments.

What you will learn

Knowledge of epidemiology

After completing the Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice certification syllabus, you will learn the following:

Epidemiology in public health practice.
Familiarity with methods of data collection in public health and ways to analyse and interpret the said data.
Expertise in performing health surveillance and recognising the points of outbreaks or epidemics.
Measuring disease burden in the general population.

Who it is for

Data AnalystHealth OfficerEpidemiologistResearcherHealthcare Administrator

Taking the certification course in data and health indicators in public health practice is beneficial for those seeking career opportunities in the field of healthcare, public health, and data analysis. Following are the careers that can be pursued after taking this course:

Admission Details

To get the certification for Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice classes, the learner should follow these steps:

Step 1. Sign up to the official website of Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/.

Step 2. From the official webpage of the course (https://www.coursera.org/learn/data-public-health) find the online form, and fill up your details.

Step 3. Proceed to payment or request financial aid as per your financial capacity.

Step 4. Once your application is completed, you can access the course material along with the practice assignments.

Application Details

The application form for Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice training requires basic details such as name, age, email address, and location. If the learner applies for a scholarship or financial aid, they are asked to provide financial details and employment status.

The Syllabus

Videos

Welcome to Epidemiology Methods in Public Health Practice
Welcome to Problem-Solving Methodology
Introduction to Methodology
Problem Definition Part 1
Problem Definition Part 2
Magnitude of the Problem
Conceptual Framework
Action Plan
Actions and Evaluations
Communication
Summary

Reading

Course Projects

Practice Exercise

Methodology

Videos

Welcome to Data Sources in Public Health
Data For Public Health Practice
Medical Record Systems
Administrative Record Systems
Assessing the Quality of Mortality Statistics in the Americas
Public Health information Systems: Population-based Surveys
Public Health Information Systems: Registries
Public Health Information Systems: Surveillance Systems
Common Problems of Routine and Public Health Information Systems

Practice Exercise

Routine and Public Health Information Systems

Videos

Welcome to Measures of Disease Burden
Measures of Disease Burden
Direct Age Adjustment
Indirect Age Adjustment
Years of Potential Life Lost
Life Expectancy
Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALY)
Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALY)

Reading

Direct Age Adjustment Exercise Resources

Practice Exercise

Measures of Disease Burden

Videos

Welcome to Health Indicators
Health Indicators
Selecting Health Indicators
Descriptive Epidemiology: Person, Place, and Time Trends
Descriptive Epidemiology: Time
Descriptive Epidemiology: Person
Descriptive Epidemiology: Place
Summary
Concluding Thoughts

Practice Exercise

Health Indicators

Instructors

Johns Hopkins Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the mode of this course?

The course is delivered in online mode.

2: What is the duration of the Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice online course?

The duration of the course can be chosen by the learner while enrolling for the course, varying between 1 month and 6 months.

3: What are the career options available after completing the Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice online programme?

After completing the course, the learner can opt for careers in research, data analysis and public health, such as data analyst, health officer, healthcare administrator, and so on.

4: Is the course suitable for beginners?

The course is completely beginner friendly.

5: Can the Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice online programme be accessed through a scholarship?

Yes, financial aid is available for those who cannot afford to pay the fee.