Program Overview

Fundamental Field Epidemiology

Course Information

The Fundamental Field Epidemiology course is scheduled to take place from 16 – 18 & 23 – 24 June 2025, Monday – Wednesday & Monday – Tuesday, from 9.00am – 5.00pm (SGT) at the MD1 Tahir Foundation Building, National University of Singapore.

Overview

This course introduces the knowledge and tools related to epidemiology and public health practice, focusing on understanding public health emergencies, quantifying public health threats, and applying community dimensions. It also provides insights and hones inter-personal skills to resolve challenges during outbreak management. The course is an intermediate level (Tier 2) S-FETP training for field officers who have previously obtained their Tier 1 certificate of completion.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Apply field epidemiologic methods to undertake rapid response on the ground
2. Assist in surveillance and outbreak investigation using a systematic approach
3. Acquire skills to effect preventive and preparedness actions

Who Should Attend?

This course is recommended for Environmental, Food and Safety, Disease Prevention officers who have previously obtained their Tier 1 (Applied Epidemiology and Rapid Response; or Basic Outbreak Rapid Response) foundational certificate of completion and are keen to develop further proficiency in field epidemiology methods, and have support from their supervisors and HR.

Assessment & Certification

A Certificate of Completion in Fundamental Field Epidemiology will be awarded to participants who have achieved a minimum of 75% attendance and pass all assessment components. Participants who successfully obtain both Tier 1 and 2 completion certifications will be awarded the Professional Certificate in Outbreak Alert and Response.

Pre-requisites

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
• Relevant public health related work experience
• Candidates with other qualifications and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval
• Officers must have their Tier 1 foundational certificate of completion in order to attend this course

Course Instructors

The course instructors include:

• Associate Professor Steven Ooi
• Ms Wendy Sng
• Dr Chua Tze Hoong
• Associate Professor Teoh Yee Leong
• Dr Kalisvar Marimuthu
• Associate Professor Matthias Toh

Course Fee

The course fee is as follows: | Category | Subsidy available | Fee payable after subsidy | | --- | --- | --- | | International Participant | – | S$2943.00 | | Singapore Citizen aged 39 years & below / Permanent Resident | SSG Funding | S$882.90 | | Singapore Citizen aged 40 years & above | SSG Funding & Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy | S$342.90 | | Singapore Citizen / Permanent Resident Sponsored by SMEs | SSG Funding & Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | S$342.90 |

SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Funding Requirements

This is a SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) approved course. As part of SSG funding requirements, participants must pass all assessment(s) and adhere to the fee payment timeline of 120 days from the course start date. Individuals or organisations will be liable to pay the full course fees in the event that learners fail to meet the assessment requirements, payment timeline and the other terms and conditions for SSG funding eligibility.