Clinical Applied Epidemiology

(3 Credits)

The purpose of this course is to provide learners with a broad foundation of epidemiological concepts, methods, tools and skills needed by leaders who work in a range of health care settings (hospital, clinical, ambulatory care center or community et al). Taking this course will focus on the importance of using quality data and statistical analysis to drive decision-making. Public health surveillance, field investigations, surveys, sampling, and health system decision making from a population health perspective will be discussed. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to engage in expert planning, monitoring, evaluation and management of high-quality health service delivery by applying epidemiological principles to effect positive health outcomes for populations.