N 572PE-CBE - Collection and Interpretation of Surveillance Data

3 Credits

Students implement a surveillance and epidemiologic investigation, collecting and analyzing data. Techniques for examining, recording, and analyzing surveillance data are explored and applied in select scenarios. Infection rates, incidence and prevalence are investigated, as well as such topics as risk stratified rates and antibiotic resistance patterns. The statistical significance of data findings is calculated and analyzed. This course includes 45 hours of practice experience activities.
Prerequisites: N 570PE-CBE , N 571PE-CBE , EPI 500-CBE