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Substance Abuse Epidemiology

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Micro-CredentialCIP: 26.1309

Become a contributor for free to openly demonstrate student outcomes, industry alignment & eligibility criteria.

Training on epidemiological methods specific to substance abuse research| including study design| data analysis| and intervention evaluation.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingActive LearningScienceJudgment and Decision MakingInstructingLearning StrategiesComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

English LanguageBiologyMedicine and DentistryMathematicsEducation and TrainingPsychologyChemistryComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityCategory FlexibilityNear VisionSpeech RecognitionInformation OrderingFluency of Ideas

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.
  • Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
  • Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
  • Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments f
  • Communicate research findings on various types of diseases to health practitioners, policy makers, a
  • Oversee public health programs, including statistical analysis, health care planning, surveillance s
  • Investigate diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, life cycle, or mode
  • Teach epidemiology to students in public health programs.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareGeographic information systemComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareMedical softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareElectronic mail softwareData mining softwareMap creation 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 camerasAbsorption tubesAtomic absorption AA spectrophotometersAutoclavesAutomated centrifugesAutomated deoxyribonucleic acid DNA sequencersBalancesBeta countersBinocular light compound microscopesBlendersBlood gas machinesBomb calorimetersBone ultrasound densitometersCapillary electrophoresis equipmentCarbon dioxide CO2 incubatorsCell disruptors

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
  • Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists19-1042.00
  • Epidemiologists19-1041.00
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.

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