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Course Summary
Registration form (PDF 36Kb, 1 page)
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Course
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Infectious Disease Epidemiology
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Convenor
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Dr Robert Hall/Dr Karin Leder
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Date
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September 4 2008
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Time
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10:00am – 5:00pm
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Venue
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Room 315, Department of Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine, 3rd floor seminar room, Burnet Building, Alfred Hospital.
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Suitable for
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Clinicians, people involved in public health, and anybody interested in an introduction to investigation of outbreaks and modelling of infectious diseases.
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Aims
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The aims of this course are:
- to show how use of mathematical modelling of infectious diseases enhances understanding of factors that contribute to transmission of infections, and how modelling can be used to assess the impact of different preventive measures;
- to provide an understanding of how infectious disease outbreaks are detected and managed.
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Overview
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This course will provide an overview of modelling and outbreaks of infectious diseases. No mathematical knowledge is required. Aspects discussed will include basic principles as well as practical examples that highlight important pragmatic issues. There will also be a case study focusing on avian influenza.
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Fee
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$400 (excl GST)
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RCNA and RACGP Continuing Education Points apply
While the information contained herein was correct at the date of publication, Monash reserves the right to alter procedures, fees and regulations should the need arise.
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