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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
This online course is the final part of the ‘Epidemiology in Public Health Practice Specialization’ course provided by Johns Hopkins University. Curated by Justin Lessler, the Outbreaks and Epidemics certification by Coursera equips aspiring epidemiologists with the necessary skills to investigate and address community health hazards.
The course covers key aspects of the investigation, including pathogen identification, situational analysis, reporting, and effective response strategies. Learners will learn to ask precise epidemiologic questions and utilize tools to uncover answers. Additionally, they can gain a comprehensive understanding of epidemic dynamics, from their growth to eventual decline, as well as explore real-life outbreaks such as the Ebola crisis in West Africa and the opioid epidemic in the United States.
Through practical exercises and real-world case studies discussed in this Outbreaks and Epidemics certification course, learners will develop the expertise needed to effectively respond to public health challenges as epidemiologists
The Highlights
- Approx. 5 Hours To Complete
- Certification By Johns Hopkins University
- Financial Aid Available
- Beginner Level Course
Programme Offerings
- Hands-on project
- video lecture
- Certification
- PDF Resource
- Self-paced
- graded assignment.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
Outbreaks and Epidemics certification fees are categorized based on course duration. Learners have a 14-day refund period and EMI payment options available. Course content is accessible for free through the 'audit' option, excluding assessments and grading.
Outbreaks and Epidemics Fee Structure
Course Duration | Fee |
1 Month(5 hours/ week) | Rs. 4,117 |
3 Months(2 hours/week) | Rs. 8,234 |
6 Months (1 hour/week) | Rs. 12,352 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
An 80% or higher grade in four of the assessments is a must for the certification, in the Outbreaks and Epidemics training course.
What you will learn
Tutors have lectured on the following topics in the Outbreaks and Epidemics classes:
- The definition of an outbreak and epidemic
- The different types of outbreaks
- The epidemiology of infectious diseases
- The investigation of outbreaks
- The control of outbreaks
- The ethical and legal considerations of outbreak investigation and control
Who it is for
The Outbreaks and Epidemics online course is designed for public health practitioners who are working on outbreak investigation in municipal, regional, state, provincial, or national public health agencies. It is also a great course for anyone learning any medical treatment practice and how it can be used to improve public health. For example,
- Doctor
- Health Officer
- Epidemiologist
- Healthcare Administrator
- General Physician
Admission Details
Given below are the steps to enrol in the online course.
Step 1- Browse the link below: https://www.coursera.org/learn/outbreaks-epidemics
Step 2- Click on the “Enrol for Free” button.
Step 3- Login/signup using an email id, create one if required to begin with the course.
Step 4- Choose the course duration and the course's payment plan. You can also audit the course for free. Auditing the course does not allow access to the certificate.
Step 5 - After the payment of the fee, an email with the course details will be sent to you as a confirmation of being enrolled in the course.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Introduction to Course and Identifying and Investigating Outbreaks: The Basics
- Step 0: What Is an Outbreak?
- Step 1: Identify Cases
- Step 2: Describe the Outbreak by Person, Place, and Time
- Step 3: Identify and Characterize the Cause
- Step 4: Risk Factor Study in a Defined Population
- Step 4: Risk Factor Study in an Open Population
- Step 5: Intervene and Report
Reading
- Course Projects
Assignment
- Identifying and Investigating Outbreaks
Videos
- Introduction to Weighing Evidence and Identifying Causes
- General Questions to Precise Hypotheses
- Identifying Comparison Groups
- Basic Measures of Association 1, Risk Difference
- Basic Measures of Association 2, Relative Risk
- Understanding Basic Statistical Tests
Assignment
- Weighing Evidence and Identifying Causes
Videos
- Introduction to The Terrible Law: Basic Epidemic Dynamics
- Measures of Transmissibility: Attack Rates
- Measures of Transmissibility: Reproductive Numbers
- Natural History
- Implications for Control
- Summary of The Terrible Law: Basic Epidemic Dynamics
Reading
- Further Reading
Assignment
- The Terrible Law: Basic Epidemic Dynamics
Videos
- Introduction to Case Studies in Outbreaks and Epidemics: From Ebola to Overdose
- Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium in the United States
- Ebola in West Africa
- Opioids in West Virginia
Assignment
- Case Studies in Outbreaks and Epidemics: from Ebola to opioids
Evaluation process
Outbreaks and Epidemics certification syllabus requires learners that they must finish graded assessments with a minimum of 80% score.
Instructors
Johns Hopkins Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The course and its resources are accessible for free. The certification is paid.
Yes, you can enrol in the course if you live in a different time zone. The live webinars are recorded and available for viewing later.
You will need a computer/mobile device with internet access to participate in the course. You will also need a webcam and microphone if you want to participate in the live webinars.
Yes, there is a fee for obtaining the course certificate. The fee is divided into three segments depending on the course duration.
Yes, you can receive a certificate upon completion of the course. The certificate is issued by the Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health.