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The document advertises a series of public health surveillance courses offered by the University of Alberta's School of Public Health. The courses are intended for practitioners, clinicians, and policy developers working in health services, government, and non-governmental organizations. The courses cover topics such as introduction to public health surveillance, infectious disease outbreak investigations, epidemiological concepts for managers, geographic information science in public health, and data analysis for public health surveillance. Attendees will gain skills and knowledge to use surveillance data and tools to make effective decisions and take appropriate actions to promote public health.
SPH_prof_development_brochure(1)
- 1. U n i v e r s i t y o f A l b e r t a Professional Development School of PUBLIC HEALTHwww.publichealth.ualberta.ca Surveillance fo r Pu b l i c H e a l t h
- 2. What is Public Health Surveillance? If public health is about promoting and protecting the health of people, then surveillance is one of the main ways we continuously gather, analyze and interpret health relevant data to achieve this end. Surveillance can warn us about impending public health emergencies. It can reveal how well an intervention has worked. And, with surveillance, we are better positioned to anticipate and respond to public health threats with effective policies and strategies. Who should attend? These courses are ideal for practitioners, clinicians and policy developers working in health services, health systems, government and non-governmental organiza- tions. If you have experience in one or more of these areas – but have limited exposure to the theory and practice of surveillance – the knowledge you gain will broaden your understanding and influence how you approach your work. Learn from leading experts in public health surveillance and expand your tool box of skills. Register to learn how you can use surveillance to be more effective in your job.
- 3. Course Overviews Introduction to Public Health Surveillance (4.5 days) Public health surveillance provides the health-related data needed for making good decisions and taking appropriate actions. In this course, you will gain a basic understanding of public health surveillance, and learn about practical tools for designing, managing and evaluating surveillance systems. This course is aimed at public health professionals with limited exposure to the concepts of epidemiology. You are encouraged to take this foundational course before enrolling in the other courses listed below. Infectious Disease Outbreak Investigations (2 days) From H1N1 to SARS, and chicken pox to whooping cough, the outbreak of an infectious disease is a cause for concern. This course will provide you an overview of the steps to investigating outbreaks in order to better understand, control and prevent the spread of disease. Epidemiological Concepts for Managers (2 days) What factors affect health and illness in communities and populations? Understanding the key concepts of epidemiology will equip you to use epidemiological evidence for good decision making while working on the front line. Geographic Information Science in Public Health (2 days) Geographic information systems are a powerful tool for acquiring access to a variety of location based data. How can the science of geographic information be used effectively in public health? This hands-on course will provide you with an understanding of its role in guiding public health decisions. Data Analysis for Public Health Surveillance (2 days) Data, data, and more data. How do you make sense of it all? And, more importantly, how can you help others make sense of it? In this course, you will learn the basics of data analysis and statistics to support accurate interpretations of health surveillance data. You will also gain hands-on experience with statistical and graphics software. Visit our website at www.publichealth.ualberta.ca for detailed information about these courses, including dates, location and tuition.
- 4. Contact Us School of Public Health, University of Alberta 3-12 University Terrace, 8303 - 112 Street Edmonton, AB T6G 2T4 Canada P: 780.492.5918 E: sph.programs@ualberta.ca www.publichealth.ualberta.ca Would you like to know more? Visit our website at www.publichealth.ualberta.ca for detailed information about these courses, including dates, location and tuition. For inquiries about this series, please contact: Ashley Orleski P: 780.248.1884 E: ashley.orleski@ualberta.ca Support for these courses is provided by the Alberta Centre for Injury Control & Research and the Government of Alberta. The School of Public Health is Canada’s first stand-alone faculty dedicated solely to public health. Through our graduate programs, interdisciplinary research and community engagement activities, we are promoting health and wellness, protecting health, preventing disease and reducing health disparities across Alberta, Canada and around the world. We are located on the north campus of the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.