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MPH5218
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
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| Level | Postgraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Organisational Unit | Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine |
| Offered | Alfred Hospital Second semester 2015 (Day) Alfred Hospital Second semester 2015 (Off-campus) |
| Coordinator(s) | Professor Karin Leder and Dr Robert Hall |
Synopsis
Importance of transmission source, host and organism factors in infectious disease epidemiology. Outbreak investigation, surveillance of infectious diseases, prevention/control strategies, mathematical modelling of infectious diseases and of impact of immunity. Includes discussion of infection control, vaccines, exotic and emerging diseases.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- Identify the unique aspects of infectious disease epidemiology and understand relevant terminology;
- Recall and apply strategies used in the prediction, detection and control of infectious disease outbreaks;
- Understand the epidemiologic principles underlying surveillance programs and evaluate surveillance systems;
- Understand the epidemiologic principles underlying disease control and prevention strategies;
- Recognise the potential role of mathematical modelling in relation to infectious diseases.
Assessment
Web-based tasks and block day participation (60%)
Class presentation (40%)
Workload requirements
3 block days.
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