HAR698: Communicable Disease Control (online)

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Module description

The control of communicable diseases is a key function of public health.

This module covers the core principles of communicable disease control including infectious disease surveillance, outbreak management, immunisation programmes, as well as the prevention and control of infectious diseases.

It will also present a broad range of common infectious disease topics including HIV, tuberculosis, meningitis, diarrhoeal illnesses and hospital-acquired infections.

Students will gain a firm foundation in both factual knowledge and an understanding of how to apply this knowledge for the control of infectious diseases at the population level.

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Objectives

This unit aims to develop a broad understanding of the knowledge and principles of the practice of communicable disease control.

By the end of the unit, a candidate will be able to demonstrate

• a systematic factual knowledge of key infectious diseases of public health importance
• an understanding of and ability to apply the key principles of communicable disease control
• skills in analyzing infectious disease data and formulating appropriate control interventions

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Teaching

This module can also be taken as part of the following courses:

This module is available as a DDP module

This module is delivered online by distance learning. This involves online sessions on each topic covered including case studies to help impart factual knowledge and understanding of the principles of communicable disease control.

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Fees and funding

You can find out more about fees and funding for CPD modules in the School of Medicine and Population Health at the link below. We accept sponsored as well as self-funding students.

Fees and funding information

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How to apply

Find out what you need to do to apply for a CPD module in the School of Medicine and Population Health.

Apply for this module

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Contact

For more information on this module, speak to the lead academic:

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