Managerial Epidemiology

Catalog description

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health in populations, and the application of this study to improve health outcomes. It is the basic science of public health. This course introduces students to the field of public health epidemiology, emphasizing methods for assessing factors associated with the distribution and etiology of health and disease. The ultimate goals of epidemiology are to determine the scale and nature of human health problems, identify solutions to prevent disease and improve the health of the entire population. This course will focus on the principles of epidemiology and the application for epidemiology in the management of health care organizations.