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Module VII: Epidemiology
Learning Objectives
At the end of this module, the trainee will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the mechanisms and dynamics of disease
transmission in populations, as well as the risk factors that determine their
distribution;
Develop an understanding of measures related to morbidity and mortality, incidence
and prevalence;
Assess the validity and reliability of diagnostic and screening tests;
Explain the different mechanisms used to describe disease prognosis in quantitative
terms for groups of patients;
Examine the efficacy of preventive and therapeutic measures via randomized trials;
Build an understanding of the design and conduct of epidemiological studies (cohort,
cross-sectional, retrospective, and prospective);
Differentiate between association and causation;
Recognize the potential biases, confounders, and interacting factors in an
epidemiological study;
Explain the role of genetic and environmental factors in causing disease;
Apply epidemiologic methods to evaluate screening programs;
Identify sources of information on disease occurrence;
Develop a critique of medical and health research studies.
Module Outline
Definition of Epidemiology and Health
Dynamics of Disease Transmission
Endemic Infectious Diseases
Measuring the Occurrence of Disease
Assessing the Reliability and Validity of Diagnostic and Screening Tests
Assessing the Efficacy of Preventive and Therapeutic Measures through Randomized
Trials
Cohort Studies
Case Control and Cross-Sectional Studies
Estimating Risk-determining Association
Estimating the Potential for Prevention
From Association to Causation: Deriving Inferences from Epidemiologic Studies
Bias, Confounding, and Interaction
The Role of Genetic and Environmental Factors in Causing Disease
Ethical and Professional Issues in Epidemiology
Clinical Competencies
To adapt research skills by identifying basic principles in epidemiology;
To apply evidenced practice by identifying the dynamics of disease transmission and
the occurrence of diseases;
To demonstrate knowledge by determining the associations of diseases and
estimating their potential for disease prevention;
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