What will I learn?
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The primary learning objective for this training is:
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addition, you will also be able to: |
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construct
and interpret an epidemic curve
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identify
different patterns of cases over time (time pattern) in an
outbreak.
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modify
the time interval to highlight the pattern/shape in the epidemic
curve.
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compare epidemic curves to reveal similarities or differences in
time patterns of disease among groups.
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identify
the principal patterns and exceptions in epidemic curves.
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What
will I do in this training?
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This
training has three elements:
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Introduction and Instruction
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Quiz
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Summary
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Who should participate
in this training?
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The
target audience for this training is:
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Applied epidemiology trainees or trainees of other
advanced public health training programs. Also, anyone who is
familiar with the following prerequisites may benefit from this
module.
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How long does the training take to complete?
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The training takes approximately 30--45 minutes to complete all
of the elements, including the quiz and summary
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What do I
need to know before I begin? |
Before you
begin this module, you should be familiar with the following prerequisites.
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Identify and count cases of disease.
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Define and describe a line listing
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