MOOC Concepts and methods in Epidemiology - registration now open!

Language: French, subtitled in English
Starts on 16 April 2018 - registration in now open!
 
The course begins with a presentation of the key principles of descriptive epidemiology (monitoring of diseases, investigation of epidemics) and analytical epidemiology (identification of disease risk factors). Principal risk indicators, the formulation of a scientific hypothesis, the study schemes used in population-based surveys, taking sampling fluctuations into account, the statistical analysis of results and the interpretation of bias: all of these will be explained and illustrated by examples and case studies drawn from the real world.The course will also address the main principles of causality and the levels of proof required today to be able to say that a given “exposure” is responsible for a disease.
 
At the end of this MOOC, the students will have the keys to interpret scientific articles dealing with these subjects, and will be prepared to pursue specialised teaching in epidemiology and public health.
 
This course is for anyone who wants to know more about epidemiology and its related job prospects. It is particularly relevant for students and professionals who are interested in professions concerning population health, better known under the name of the public health profession.This course can also serve as a supplement for professionals from other disciplines of public health (e.g. public health policy, health economics) who would like to better understand epidemiology’s role in the study of population health.
 
More information and registration: https://www.fun-mooc.fr/courses/course-v1:CNAM+01001+session05/about

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