Applying Epidemiology in Palliative Care Level 7 7MRSAC20
London , United Kingdom
Tuition Fee
GBP 4,360
Per course
Start Date
2024-06-24
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
14.0 days
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Forestry | Epidemiology | Public Health
Discipline
Environmental Studies | Medicine & Health | Science
Minor
Biostatistics | Floriculture and Floristry Operations and Management | Infectious Disease Epidemiology | Health Policy Analysis and Public Health | Health Services Administration
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 4,360
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-06-24 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
It covers topics such as disease incidence and prevalence, epidemiological data sources, and research methods. The module is open to external applicants only and costs £1960 for home students and £4360 for overseas students.
Program Outline
It focuses on equipping learners with the knowledge and skills needed to:
- Understand the incidence and prevalence of advanced diseases, including cancer.
- Understand the incidence and prevalence of various symptoms, syndromes, and other issues in palliative care.
- Apply epidemiological approaches to research in palliative care.
- Conduct epidemiological investigations of palliative care problems.
Outline:
- Course Content:
- Measuring disease incidence and prevalence
- Sources of epidemiological data: strengths and limitations
- Understanding various study designs in palliative care research
- Importance of quality measurements in palliative care research
- Interpreting data: errors, bias, confounding, and causality
- Utilization of epidemiological evidence in public health policy in palliative care
- Course Structure:
- 2-week duration
- Starts on June 24, 2024, and ends on July 5, 2024
- Modules:
- Module 1: Principles of Epidemiology in Palliative Care: Covers the principles of epidemiology, including definitions, study designs, and measures of disease frequency and effect.
- Module 2: Sources of Epidemiological Data: Explores various sources of epidemiological data, including population-based registries, clinical databases, and surveys.
- Module 3: Epidemiological Methods in Palliative Care Research: Discusses various epidemiological methods used in palliative care research, including cross-sectional, cohort, and case-control studies.
- Module 4: Applications of Epidemiology in Palliative Care: Examines the application of epidemiological methods to specific areas of palliative care, such as symptom management, quality of life, and end-of-life care.
Assessment:
- Module Cost: Full fee: £1960 Overseas students: £4360
Full fee £1960 Overseas students £4360 Home students £1960
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