This free Teach-Out is for anyone who has been curious about how we identify and measure outbreaks like the COVID-19 epidemic and wants to understand the epidemiology of these infections.
Fighting COVID-19 with Epidemiology: A Johns Hopkins Teach-Out
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Subtitles: English, Italian, Spanish
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English
Subtitles: English, Italian, Spanish
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Johns Hopkins University
The mission of The Johns Hopkins University is to educate its students and cultivate their capacity for life-long learning, to foster independent and original research, and to bring the benefits of discovery to the world.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
How Do We Identify and Measure Outbreaks Like COVID-19?
2 hours to complete
16 videos (Total 94 min), 3 readings
16 videos
Introduction to Understanding Outbreaks1m
Step 0: What Is an Outbreak?5m
Step 1: Identify Cases5m
Step 2: Describe the Outbreak by Person, Place, and Time6m
Step 3: Identify and Characterize the Cause6m
Step 4: Risk Factor Study in a Defined Population4m
Step 4: Risk Factor Study in an Open Population5m
Step 5: Intervene and Report4m
Introduction to Surveillance1m
Data for Action7m
Example of a Domestic Public Health Surveillance System10m
Example of an International Public Health Surveillance System10m
Balancing Workload with Quality8m
Surveillance as an Observational Process6m
Surveillance Attributes5m
3 readings
Epidemiology in Public Health Practice Specialization3m
English, Spanish, and Italian Subtitles10m
Frequently Asked Questions10m
1 hour to complete
How Do We Investigate and Control Outbreaks?
1 hour to complete
8 videos (Total 45 min), 2 readings
8 videos
Measures of Transmissibility: Attack Rates10m
Measures of Transmissibility: Reproductive Numbers6m
Natural History10m
Implications for Control10m
Summary of Basic Epidemic Dynamics1m
Calls to Action2m
How Social Distancing Works1m
2 readings
Further Reading10m
Public Health On Call Podcast10m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM FIGHTING COVID-19 WITH EPIDEMIOLOGY: A JOHNS HOPKINS TEACH-OUT
by BNMay 10, 2020
Nicely presentations and easy to understand. Some times the pace was a little slow for me, but all in all did a good job of illustrating and describing the presented concepts.
by HYApr 22, 2020
Excellent course. It was very informative and highly useful to further understand the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, it provides a very good introduction about epidemiology.
by MRApr 9, 2020
The course gives detailed knowledge about the epidemics and explains how the virus can spread, how to control its spread and how to measure the rate of transmissibility.
by CZJul 5, 2020
I loved this Teach-Out. The exercises at the end of video and the discussions were very helpful. Highly recommend taking if you are interested/concerned about COVID-19.
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Teach-Outs are short learning experiences, each focused on a specific current issue. Attendees will come together over a few days to learn about a subject or event and gain skills. Teach-Outs are open to the world and are designed to bring together individuals with wide-ranging perspectives in respectful and deep conversation. These events provide opportunities for diverse learners and a multitude of experts to come together to ask questions of one another and explore new solutions to the pressing concerns of our global community.
Does this Teach-Out have a fee?
Teach-Outs are free learning experiences!
Can I get a completion certificate?
No, this isn't a course, therefore we don't offer a Course Certificate.
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This Teach-Out is not a source of personal medical advice. Please contact your doctor or local healthcare provider if you have questions about your specific symptoms or circumstances.
Will I earn university credit for completing the Course?
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