Health Sciences · Intermediate
Introduction to Epidemiology
6 modules~62 pagesCertificate
Why this course is relevant
Every health worker who completes a surveillance form, investigates a cluster of cases, or reads a study is using epidemiology. INTEPI builds practical foundations for students and practitioners in Uganda — from person-place-time thinking to outbreaks, IDSR, and critical reading of evidence.
What you will gain
- Core definitions and population thinking
- Prevalence, incidence, rates, and fair comparison
- Study designs: cross-sectional, case-control, cohort, trials
- Association, causation, confounding, bias, and critical appraisal
- Surveillance, IDSR/DHIS2, and outbreak investigation steps
- Local data use, screening concepts, and common errors to avoid
Modules
- What is Epidemiology
- Disease Frequency
- Study Designs
- Association and Bias
- Outbreaks and Surveillance
- Practice and Application
Pricing
Per course lifetime: UGX 5,000 · Monthly unlimited: UGX 20,000 · Semester: UGX 50,000.