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Principles of Epidemiology in Public Health Practice

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Micro-CredentialCIP: 51.2205

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Introduction to epidemiological principles and methods used in public health practice.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingInstructingLearning StrategiesActive LearningScienceMathematics

Knowledge

English LanguageEducation and TrainingMathematicsPhysicsComputers and ElectronicsBiologyMedicine and DentistryPsychologyEngineering and Technology

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityNear VisionProblem SensitivityMathematical ReasoningSpeech RecognitionNumber FacilityFluency of IdeasOriginality

Tasks

  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Review articles to determine their suitability for publication.
  • Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.
  • Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.
  • Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.
  • Perform peer reviews of scientific papers.

Technology

Computer based training softwareData base user interface and query softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareMedical softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareDevelopment environment softwareObject or component oriented development softwareMusic or sound editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareExpert system softwareAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

3D movement analysis systemsAgar slidesAutomated ESR analyzersBack support bracesBalance boardsBiohazard containersBlood culture incubatorsCardiac monitorsCarousel slide projectorsCasting ovensCell washing equipmentCervical traction unitsCoagulation testing equipmentColorimetric devicesCompact digital camerasAnalytical ultracentrifugesCircular dichroism CD spectrometersCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersConcave mirrorsConference telephonesConvex mirrorsDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersFar infrared FIR lasersAccelerometersAnalog frequency analyzers

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
  • Physics Teachers, Postsecondary25-1054.00
  • Physicists19-2012.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Micro-Credential)

  • Course syllabi and assignment handouts — draft and organize under faculty mentorship for an entry-level health specialties course at a postsecondary institution.
  • Current health sciences literature — review and summarize key findings to stay informed of field developments under guidance of senior colleagues.
  • Student written assignments and class participation — evaluate and assign preliminary grades using established rubrics in a supervised academic setting.
  • Laboratory sessions — assist in supervising and supporting students through procedures under the direction of an experienced health sciences faculty member.
  • Standardized examinations — administer and collect according to departmental protocols in a postsecondary health specialties classroom environment.
  • Student attendance and grade records — maintain accurately in institutional databases and learning management systems following established record-keeping procedures.
  • Classroom discussions on health specialties topics — facilitate introductory dialogue by posing prepared questions to undergraduate or graduate health program students.
  • Instructional methods and course content — support revision efforts by gathering student feedback data under the direction of a lead curriculum coordinator.
  • Word processing and course management software — use to prepare and distribute instructional materials within a postsecondary health sciences department.
  • Medical and scientific terminology — apply correctly in written and verbal communications with students and colleagues in a health specialties academic program.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
38%
Placement Rate
46%