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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 Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice online course is the first part of the ‘Epidemiology in Public Health Practice Specialization’ provided by Johns Hopkins University. Curated by Aruna Chandran, the Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice certification by Coursera uses data visualisation and mapping tools for describing risk factors and epidemiologic decision-making.

Participants will learn how to use numerical estimates to evaluate public health issues and determine the impact of a condition on a population. They will also learn to calculate rates and proportions, and use these measures to assess the burden of a disease or health condition in a population. Learners will discuss the use of GIS as a tool for visualising spatial data and explore the storage and display methods of spatial data in detail. The Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice certification is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about public health, including students, professionals, and policymakers.

The Highlights

Approx. 4 Hours To Complete
Certification By Johns Hopkins University
Financial Aid Available
Beginner Level Course

Programme Offerings

Hands-on project
video lecture
Certification
PDF Resource
Self-paced
graded assignment

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice certification fees are divided into three segments based on the chosen course duration. Additionally, learners have a 14-day refund period, and EMI payment options are available. The course contents can be accessed for free through the 'audit' option, which does not include assessments and grading.

The Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice Fee Structure

Course Duration	Fee
1 Month(5 hours/ week)	Rs. 4,079
3 Months(2 hours/week)	Rs. 8,159
6 Months (1 hour/week)	Rs. 12,239

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Participants of the Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice training have to get 80% or higher in four of the graded quizzes to claim certification.

What you will learn

Statistical skillsKnowledge of Data VisualizationKnowledge of epidemiology

Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice classes will provide the learners with the ability to:

Describe the history, services, governance, and workforce of public health.
Calculate rates and proportions to assess the burden of a disease or health condition in a population.
Use data visualisation to communicate public health information effectively.
Identify strengths and weaknesses of different data visualisations.
Use maps to visualise the distribution of diseases and health conditions in a population.
Use a decision-making framework to make informed decisions about public health interventions.

Who it is for

GIS ExpertGeneral PhysicianDoctorEndocrinologistNurseHealth Officer

The Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice certification training is valuable for any career that involves working with populations, such as public health, medicine, nursing, social work, and policy, namely:

Admission Details

Follow the steps to enrol in the online course:

Step 1- Click on the link below: https://www.coursera.org/learn/epidemiology-tools

Step 2- Click on the “Enrol for Free” button.

Step 3- Login/signup using an email id, create one if required to begin with the course.

Step 4- Choose the course duration and the course's payment plan. You can also audit the course for free. Auditing the course does not allow access to the certificate.

Step 5 - After the payment of the fee, an email with the course details will be sent to you as a confirmation of being enrolled in the course.

The Syllabus

Videos

Introduction to Course
Introduction to Role of Epidemiology in Public Health
Definition of Epidemiology
History of Epidemiology
Essential Public Health Services
Public Health Governance
Reflection on Competency Assessment Tool Exercise

Reading

Course Projects

Practice Exercise

Role of Epidemiology in Public Health

Videos

Introduction to Numeric Estimates in Epidemiology
Numerators
Denominators
Ratios and Proportions
Rates

Practice Exercise

Numeric Estimates in Epidemiology

Videos

Introduction to Depiction of Epidemiologic Data
Data Visualization Definition and Basic Description
Risk Factors in Public Health: Create a Visualization
Graphs in Public Health

Practice Exercise

Depiction of Epidemiologic Data

Videos

Introduction to Basic Mapping of Epidemiologic Data
Geography and Health
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Exercise Using QGIS
Concluding Thoughts

Reading

GIS Software

Practice Exercise

Basic Mapping of Epidemiologic Data

Evaluation process

The Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice certification syllabus requires learners to complete graded assessments and a final peer review task. To obtain the certification, a minimum score of 80% is necessary on all assessments.

Instructors

Johns Hopkins Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Can the knowledge gained from the Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice online certification course be applied to international public health practice?

Yes, the knowledge gained from this course can be applied to international public health practice. The course covers a wide range of topics that are relevant to public health practice in all settings.

2: Is there a discussion forum or community for interaction with other course participants?

Yes, there is a discussion forum where you can interact with other course participants and ask questions of the instructor.

3: Are there any additional resources provided along with the course materials?

Yes, there are a number of additional resources provided along with the course materials. These include links to websites, articles, and other resources

4: Can I access the course materials even after completing the course?

Yes, you will have access to the course materials even after you complete the course. This means that you can review the material at any time or refer back to it as needed.

5: Can I preview a sample lesson or module before enrolling in the Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice online course?

Yes, you can preview all lessons or modules before enrolling in the course. This will give you a chance to see what the course is like and to decide if it is right for you.