Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks
Build awareness, and acquire key skills on public health surveillance systems while enrolled in the Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks.
Beginner
Online
5 Hours
1,699 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks online course is the third part of the ‘Epidemiology in Public Health Practice Specialization’ provided by Johns Hopkins University. Curated by Dr Emily Gurley, the Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks certification by Coursera focuses on system objectives, data reporting and performance assessment of surveillance systems.
In this course, participants will learn about the importance of public health surveillance, the different types of surveillance systems, and how to design, implement, assess, and use surveillance data to improve public health. They will also learn about the core surveillance attributes, which are the essential characteristics that make a surveillance system effective. By learning how to collect and analyse surveillance data, participants will be able to gather the information they need to make informed decisions. The Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks certification is designed for public health practitioners and anyone who wants to learn more about the basics of public health surveillance.
The Highlights
- Approx. 5 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 |
Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks Fee Structure:
Course Duration | Amount |
1 Month(5 hours/ week) | ₹ 1,699 |
3 Months(2 hours/week) | ₹ 1,166 |
6 Months (1 hour/week) | ₹ 867 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Participants of the Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks training must acquire an 80% or higher grade in four of the assessments for certification.
What you will learn
The Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks classes include readings and lectures on the topics:
- Definition of Surveillance in the context of public health, along with the importance and types of surveillance systems.
- Definition, attributes, and examples of surveillance objectives.
- Workings of surveillance data reporting systems and the correct methodology to choose a certain system for a certain type of surveillance.
- Performance Assessments of surveillance systems, while managing the failure probabilities of the same.
- Case studies including examples of successful public health surveillance systems.
Who it is for
The Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks certification training is also suitable for anyone interested in learning more about the basics of public health surveillance, namely:
- Doctor
- Health Officer
- Epidemiologist
- Healthcare Administrator
- General Physician
Admission Details
Here are the steps to get enrolled in this course.
Step 1- Click on the link below: https://www.coursera.org/learn/epidemiology-surveillance-systems
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 Surveillance as a Core Public Health Function
- Surveillance Defined
- A History of Public Health Surveillance
- Data for Action
- Example of an International Public Health Surveillance System
- Example of a Domestic Public Health Surveillance System
- Using Alternative Public Health Surveillance Tools
- Reflecting on Surveillance in your Life
Reading
- Course Projects
Assignment
- Surveillance as a Core Public Health Function
Discussion prompt
- Surveillance in Your Life
Videos
- Introduction to Defining Surveillance Objectives and Detecting Cases
- What is the Surveillance Objective?
- Examples of Surveillance Objectives
- Surveillance Case Definitions
- Balancing Workload with Quality
- Crafting a Case Definition for Nipah Virus Surveillance in Bangladesh
- Surveillance as an Observational Process
- Summary
Assignment
- Defining Surveillance Objectives and Detecting Cases
Discussion prompt
- Nipah Virus Surveillance
Videos
- Introduction to Surveillance Data Reporting Systems
- Data Reporting as Part of the Surveillance Cycle
- Japanese Encephalitis Surveillance in Bangladesh
- Identifying Stakeholders
- International Health Regulations (IHR 2005)
- National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS)
- Summary
Assignment
- Surveillance Data Reporting Systems
Discussion prompt
- Stakeholders in Japanese Encephalitis surveillance
Videos
- Introduction to Surveillance System Attributes and Assessing Performance
- Surveillance Attributes
- Rotavirus Surveillance in Bangladesh
- Simplicity
- Flexibility
- Data Quality
- Acceptability
- Sensitivity
- Predictive Value Positive
- Representativeness
- Timeliness
- Stability
- Comparing Attributes between Rotavirus and Cancer Surveillance
- Summar
- Course Wrap-Up Video
Assignment
- Surveillance System Attributes and Assessing Performance
Evaluation process
Surveillance Systems: The Building Blocks certification syllabus requires that learners must successfully finish graded assessments. A minimum score of 80% is required on all assessments to obtain the certification.
Instructors
Johns Hopkins Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The course is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about the basics of public health surveillance. This includes professionals in the fields of public health, healthcare, research, and government.
There are no prerequisites for enrolling in this course. However, some familiarity with public health concepts would be helpful.
The course is self-paced. This means that you can work through the course materials at your own pace. There are no deadlines for completing the course.
Yes, you can get a refund if you are not satisfied with the course. You can request a refund within 14 days of enrolling in the course.
Yes, you will receive a certificate upon completing the course. The certificate is issued by Coursera and can be shared with your professional network.