Description
The goal of this presentation is to help learners understand the basic principles of epidemiology as they pertain to disasters and incidents of bioterrorism. This training provides a review of the fundamentals of epidemiology and field investigations, the application of epidemiologic concepts, and surveillance in the event of a public health emergency. It provides information on the basics of epidemiologic case investigation; epidemiologic considerations for infectious disease emergencies; the principles and methods of epidemiologic investigation; and the steps involved in outbreak investigation.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the uses of epidemiology before, during and after a disaster.
2. Describe the basic principles and uses of surveillance.
3. Describe the basic steps of an acute outbreak investigation.

Intended Audience
Includes:
Biostatisticians
Epidemiologists
Laboratory professionals
Nurses (public health nurse)
State or local health department workers