Placement in Epidemiological Monitoring (SVUEK_066)
About Study Course
Objective
Aim of the placement: to give students an opportunity to strengthen theoretical knowledge, to acquire competence appropriate to the study programme, and to acquire practical skills necessary for specialists in the respective field.
Prerequisites
Microbiology, physiology, infectious diseases and epidemiology.
Learning outcomes
Will be able to explain the monitoring of non-communicable diseases, documentation for statistical records.
Will be able to describe the practical aspects of epidemiological surveillance, anti-epidemic and preventive measures for infectious diseases, including HIV infection and sexually transmitted infections.
Knowledge of the organisation and management of intersectoral work in disease prevention and health promotion.
Students will have an understanding of the organisation of work required for research, data collection, analysis, reporting, preparing information for the press on issues affecting health and healthy lifestyles.
Are able participate in the technical preparation and conduct of conferences, seminars, courses, etc. organised by the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
To participate in the collection, processing and analysis of data, and prepare a summary of a health or health care problem reflected in statistical data.
To be able to explain how the procedure established by the regulatory enactments is implemented to request and receive free of charge from state and local government institutions, medical institutions, as well as natural and legal persons the information and documents necessary for the fulfilment of the Centre’s tasks.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health, SVF | 6 | Bachelor’s | Required | Solvita Kļaviņa-Makrecka, Inese Stars, Lauma Spriņģe |
