This course was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a self-study course. Continuing education is available for certified public health educators, nurses, physicians, pharmacists, veterinarians, and public health professionals. This course covers basic epidemiology principles, concepts, and procedures useful in the surveillance and investigation of health-related states or events. It is designed for federal, state, and local government health professionals and private sector health professionals who are responsible for disease surveillance or investigation. A basic understanding of the practices of public health and biostatistics is recommended. The course materials consist of six lessons. Each lesson presents instructional text interspersed with relevant exercises that apply and test knowledge and skills gained.
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This course was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a self-study course. Continuing education is available for certified public health educators, nurses, physicians, pharmacists, veterinarians, and public health professionals. This course covers basic epidemiology principles, concepts, and procedures useful in the surveillance and investigation of health-related states or events. It is designed for federal, state, and local government health professionals and private sector health professionals who are responsible for disease surveillance or investigation. A basic understanding of the practices of public health and biostatistics is recommended. The course materials consist of six lessons. Each lesson presents instructional text interspersed with relevant exercises that apply and test knowledge and skills gained.