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Introduction Into Chronic Disease Modelling

Convenor:

Dr Anna Peeters, Department of Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine,Monash University; and Dr Danny Liew, Department of Medicine (St Vincent's Hospital), University of Melbourne

Dates: 28 November 2007
Time: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Venue: Department of Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine, 3rd floor seminar room, Burnet Building, Alfred Hospital.  
Suitable for: This course is suitable for medical and/or public health professionals, especially those with an interest in health policy evaluation, planning and implementation. An understanding of basic epidemiology is required.
Aims: This interactive course aims to introduce participants to the principles of chronic disease modelling for health policy planning.
Overview:

The roles of epidemiological and economic modelling in health policy planning will be explored, using current real-life examples. Participants will be instructed in the basic methods of modelling and will have the opportunity to exercise their knowledge and skills in an interactive workshop to be run in the afternoon.

Fee: $440

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RACGP, RNZCGP and RCNA & NZ Nursing Association Continuing Medical/Nursing Education Points
Courses are eligible for RACGP QA&CPD Program Category 2 points for the 2005-2007 triennium.  The RNZCGP has a reciprocal arrangement with the RACGP under which members attending CME run by an RACGP accredited provider can claim CME credits. Courses are endorsed by the Royal College of Nursing, Australia for CNE points as part of the RCNA Life Long Learning Program (3LP).
The NZ Nursing Assocation accepts these courses towards continuing education hours.