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Epidemiologic Basis for Tuberculosis Control

Location
Internet
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2021 - 2022
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online with Some Synchronous Online
Start Date
Monday, June 14, 2021
End Date
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Introduction to Online Learning

Description
Considers subjects and epidemiologic principles relevant to control measures against tuberculosis. Topics include source and interpretation of tuberculin sensitivity; risk factors; prevention by case-finding and treatment, vaccination, and chemoprophylaxis; and elements of control programs in developed and undeveloped areas. Lectures, Group Projects and review of the tuberculosis literature are primary components.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the epidemiology of tuberculosis
  2. Explain the basic concepts of tuberculosis infection, disease, prevention and treatment, and the correlation between HIV infection and tuberculosis
  3. Evaluate tuberculosis literature and apply it to tuberculosis control needs of the present and future in both industrialized and non-industrialized populations
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 30% Presentation(s)
  • 10% LiveTalks
  • 10% Participation
  • 50% Final Exam
Special Comments

For more information contact the Summer Institute of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at summerepi@jhsph.edu