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Communicable disease control: an introductory course for MPH students.
Paul E Slater1, Emilia Anis, Alex Leventhal
1Department of Epidemiology, Ministry of Health, P.O.B. 1176, Jerusalem 91010, Israel. paul.slater@moh.health.gov.il
Public Health Reviews
|March 5, 2003
Summary
This course provides essential infectious disease control knowledge for public health professionals. It equips practitioners with tools to manage communicable disease threats effectively.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Disease Control
Background:
- Public health practitioners require foundational knowledge in communicable disease control.
- An introductory course was developed for a Master of Public Health program.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide essential academic grounding in infectious disease control principles.
- To equip future public health professionals with tools for managing communicable disease threats.
Main Methods:
- Course instruction covers microbial spread, outbreak investigation, and control.
- Key topics include immunization, surveillance, travel medicine, and media communication.
- Emphasis on utilizing expert advisory committees and available resources.
Main Results:
- The course covers fundamental areas of infectious disease control.
- It aims to prepare practitioners for real-world public health challenges.
Conclusions:
- An organized and rational approach to communicable disease problems is achievable with proper training.
- The developed course provides essential knowledge for public health practice.