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Outbreak Assessment at Population Level (VETS90093)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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October
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Outbreak epidemiology combines the need to fully describe an outbreak with the need to design control options. This subject will, through a series of lectures and assignments, inform students on the functions of response epidemiologists as per the Australian Veterinary Emergency Plan (AUSVETPLAN) and impart knowledge and skills covering data types required in an outbreak, data collection and analysis, types of reporting required, projecting the course of an outbreak, and surveillance for proof of freedom.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will have gained:
- Detailed knowledge of the work of the epidemiologist at both State Disease Control Headquarters (SDCHQ) and Local Disease Control Centre (LDCC) levels
- Detailed knowledge of data sources to be tapped for outbreak analysis and the analytical techniques used in data-sparse situations
- Knowledge of the type of reporting and analysis required in outbreak situations
- Understanding of the techniques used in making projections for planning purposes
- A good understanding of the process and requirements related to demonstrating proof of freedom from disease
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed their:
- Analytical thinking skills
- Ability to analyse complex situations from sparse data
- Integration of data from multiple sources into projection models
Last updated: 3 November 2022