EPIDEM.AE1
Epidemiology
What makes the world turn? It’s data, disease, and the science of epidemiology.
- 22 Interactive Lessons and 118 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
Beginner Self-paced · 1 year access
22Interactive Lessons
118Topics
100Flashcards
100Glossary of terms
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This epidemiology course introduces the world of diseases, data, and detective work. You’ll explore disease patterns, learn prevention strategies, and discover how to trace an outbreak’s roots.
From ancient theories to modern surveillance, this Epidemiology study guide covers it all – because finding what makes us sick is key to keeping us well.
- Analyze disease patterns and trends to understand how diseases spread
- Identify risk factors and modes of disease transmission
- Apply mathematical methods to calculate rates, risks, and prevalence
- Conduct outbreak investigations with step-by-step methodologies
- Evaluate the effectiveness of prevention strategies and vaccines
- Interpret epidemiologic data to make informed public health decisions
- Develop a strong foundation in ethical research practices and data collection
Course Highlights
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22 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
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1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices
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Lessons
22 Interactive Lessons · 118 topics01 Introduction 3 topics +
- About This Course
- Icons Used in This Course
- Where to Go from Here
02 Entering the World of Epidemiology 5 topics +
- Introducing Epidemiology
- Recognizing How Numbers Can Help Study Disease
- Focusing on Prevention Rather Than a Cure
- Delving into Study Finding
- Figuring Out What You Know about Epidemiology: Some Q&As
03 Epidemiology 101 — Understanding the Basics 7 topics +
- Defining Epidemiology — What to Expect from Your Coursework and Beyond
- Realizing Why Epidemiology Is Important
- Understanding How Epidemiology Tools Are Applied
- Contrasting the Roles of a Physician and Epidemiologist
- Seeking Medications
- Considering How a Disease Is Transmitted
- Searching for Sources of Epidemiologic Data
04 Exploring the Development of Epidemiological Thinking 10 topics +
- Meeting Hippocrates — the First Epidemiologist
- Tackling the Miasma Theory
- Examining Contributions to Medicine and Public Health – Thomas Sydenham
- Using Concepts of Environmental Epidemiology — Noah Webster
- The Germ Theory — Washing Hands Is Essential
- Working on Workers’ Diseases — Bernardino Ramazzini
- The Birth of Vital Statistics: No Labor Pains Involved
- Examining the Start of Epidemiology and Public Health in the United States
- Reforming Public Health in England
- Looking At Modern Epidemiology
05 Eyeing the Milestones in Public Health 7 topics +
- Finding the Treatment of Scurvy — James Lind
- Discovering Sources of Cholera in London’s Golden Square — John Snow
- Uncovering Causes of Pellagra — Joseph Goldberger
- Describing the 1918 Influenza Pandemic
- Eradicating Smallpox
- Finding Smoking as a Cause of Lung Cancer
- Feeling the Beat of the Framingham Heart Study
06 Recognizing Diseases and Controlling Them 11 topics +
- Identifying the Modes of Transmission
- Eyeing the Chain of Infection: Can You Break It?
- Examining the Natural History of Disease
- Listing Common Notifiable Diseases
- Controlling Waterborne Diseases
- Tackling Problems of Airborne Infections
- Curving Vector-Borne Diseases
- Limiting Parasitic Infections
- Controlling Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Dealing With Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Identifying Diseases Caused by Heavy Metals
07 Tackling the Epidemiologic Triangle 3 topics +
- Scrutinizing an Acute Disease Model
- Inspecting a Chronic Disease Model
- Understanding How Climate Change Can Affect Health
08 Inspecting Descriptive Epidemiology: Person, Place, and Time 3 topics +
- Knowing Person Factors
- Focusing on Place Factors
- Checking Time Factors
09 Viewing Disease Patterns 4 topics +
- Defining the Epidemiologic Transition
- Grasping Why Epidemiologic Transition Happens
- Studying Some Chronic Health Conditions
- Understanding How Epidemiologic Transition Affects Healthcare
10 Linking Demography and Disease 4 topics +
- Defining Demography — Why It’s Important
- Using Demographic Data to Identify Population at Risk
- Tackling Population Pyramids: Not the Ones in Egypt
- Projecting Population – Simple Math
11 Digging into Math: Calculating Rates and Risks 5 topics +
- Addressing Some Basics When Calculating Descriptive Epidemiology
- Calculating Crude Morbidity and Crude Mortality Rates
- Figuring Out Commonly Used Rates
- Measuring Incidence and Prevalence
- Standardizing Rates
12 Focusing on the Levels of Prevention 3 topics +
- Identifying Primary Prevention
- Recognizing Secondary Prevention
- Examining Tertiary Prevention
13 Preventing Disease with Vaccine 5 topics +
- Getting the Lowdown on Immunity
- Planning Shots for Children, from Birth through Adolescence
- Looking Closer at Cancer-Preventing Vaccines
- Identifying Common Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
- Preventing Disease for World Travelers
14 Recognizing Methods of Disease Surveillance 3 topics +
- Differentiating between Survey, Surveillance, and Monitoring
- Defining the Types of Surveillance
- Conducting Surveillance: The How-to
15 Investigating an Outbreak 4 topics +
- Conducting an Epidemic Investigation
- Digging Out Cases by Surveillance, Step-by-Step
- Using Makeshift Hospitals
- Walking through an Outbreak Investigation
16 Identifying Disease by Screening 4 topics +
- Defining Screening
- Naming Ingredients of a Good Screening Test
- Looking Closer at Some Common Screening Programs
- Evaluating Screening Tests
17 Figuring Out Whether an Association Is Causal 3 topics +
- Establishing Causality
- Understanding Hill’s Criteria for Causality
- Making Rothman’s Causal Pie
18 Investigating the Types of Epidemiologic Studies 6 topics +
- Looking At the Anatomy of Epidemiologic Studies
- Conducting a Cross-Sectional Study
- Plotting a Case-Control Study
- Leading a Cohort Study
- Figuring Out an Ecological Study
- Developing a Questionnaire
19 Encountering Bias and Confounding 5 topics +
- Defining Bias
- Clarifying What Confounding Means
- Reviewing Bias-Affecting Research Findings
- Steering Clear of Bias in the Initial Stages of Research
- Controlling for Confounders
20 Focusing On Ethics in Health Research 3 topics +
- Comprehending the Evolution of Ethical Norms in Research
- Grasping the Importance of a Code of Ethics
- Using Informed Consent
21 Ten Careers with a Degree in Epidemiology 10 topics +
- Epidemiologist
- Environmental Epidemiologist
- Surveillance Data Analyst and Epidemiologist
- Infection Control Officer
- Research Scientist
- Research Associate
- Data Analyst
- Program Manager
- Chief Medical/Quality Officer
- Data and Research Coordinator
22 Ten Tips for Acing Your Epidemiology Classes 10 topics +
- Ask and Answer Questions in Class
- Practice, Practice, and Practice
- Take Good Class Notes
- Get Information Online
- Apply the Knowledge
- Make a Cheat Sheet
- Use a Scientific Calculator
- Memorize Some Definitions and Steps
- Get Involved in Research
- Participate in Group Work
03 / FAQs
Questions before you start
What is an epidemiology study? +
An epidemiology study investigates the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in specific populations to prevent or control health issues.
What are the seven uses of epidemiology? +
The 7 uses of epidemiology uses:
- Identifying the cause of diseases
- Tracking public health trends
- Evaluating healthcare interventions
- Guiding public health policies
- Planning healthcare services
- Assessing environmental risks
- Promoting disease prevention
What are the types of epidemiology? +
The main types are descriptive epidemiology (studying the “who, when, and where” of diseases), analytic epidemiology (exploring “how and why”), and experimental epidemiology (testing preventive and therapeutic interventions).
What are the aims of epidemiology science? +
The science of epidemiology aims to control and prevent disease, understand health trends, improve population health, and guide public health policy.
How can I calculate the rate ratio? +
The rate ratio is computed by dividing the incidence rate of one group by that of another (e.g. exposed vs unexposed group). This helps compare risks across groups.
Can this course help me in a healthcare or public health career? +
Yes, this course equips you with clinical epidemiology skills like disease analysis, prevention strategies, and data interpretation, vital for public health roles.
What kind of job opportunities can this course help me qualify for? +
Our epidemiology for public health practice course prepares you for roles like epidemiologist, infection control officer, public health analyst, surveillance data specialist, or research scientist.
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