Course overview
The aim of this course is to examine the fundamentals of disease prevention and control through the exploration of responses to diseases in the public health context. Concepts related to the development and spread of disease; examination and appraisal of strategies developed to prevent and control disease; exploration of responses to priority population health conditions and risk factors at the local, national, and international levels; consideration of legislative and regulatory frameworks in disease prevention and control; Ethical, social and legal issues in disease prevention and control.
Course learning outcomes
- Identify aspects related to the prevention, development, spread, and control of disease.
- Describe and apply effective intervention strategies for public health emergencies.
- Describe examples of emergency response measures within the health and emergency services sectors.
- Identify and apply local, national and international mechanisms (including legislative and regulatory frameworks) for responses to public health emergencies.
- Discuss the ethical, social and legal issues and implications for population-level disease prevention and control strategies.
Availability
Class details
Online
Class number 2122
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 495
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