This module offers you a multidisciplinary framework within which to explore the key elements of health protection both globally and nationally including the role of surveillance and monitoring in the identification and reduction of hazards to health such as communicable diseases, chemical and environmental hazards and poisons. Using examples from well-documented public health incidents, the module will take into account the social, political and economic contexts in which they occurred.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module you should be able to:
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Describe the main issues of importance
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Plan an investigation in a health protection field
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Determine appropriate methods of investigation
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Collect, analyse or review data or information in the relevant field
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Interpret information and understand its public health significance
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Provide recommendations for action
Credits
10 credits
Module Attendance Required
1 block week of teaching
Module Dates
2012/13
15 - 19 April 2013
Assessment
One written assignment
Academics involved in the delivery of this module
Naveed Syed
Harsh Duggal
Stand Alone Course
This module can be taken as a stand alone course if required. To apply, please contact the Programme Administrator, 0121 414 7577, mph@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
All applications for the module must be received by the course administrator a minimum of one month before the start date of the module.
Fee if taken as a stand alone course
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Entry requirements if taken as a stand alone course
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