CHSM 330 - Managerial Epidemiology for Healthcare
Course Description
It is important for managers to understand the populations they serve. This course will illustrate how the manager can use epidemiological concepts and tools to improve management decisions - from setting rates to predicting staffing needs to marketing the services of the organization. Managers need to know the methods and ideas of epidemiology. The information will be presented in a manner that meets the needs of the healthcare manager. Some of the topics covered will be study designs and descriptive epidemiology; quantitative measures and terminology.Sample Course Outline
Distance Course Outline (subject to change)Notes
Online course sections are primarily asynchronous, except for the one-hour weekly live online sessions. In addition to the live sessions, you will engage in course-related activities through online tools such as announcements, discussions, and email to complement your independent learning. Note: There will be deadlines for assignment submissions, and you may be expected to participate in discussion board interactions with your peers on a regular basis.
Further details will be included in your course outline, which will be available on the first day of classes.
Your instructor may also include occasional scheduled sessions for Q&As and other discussion activities, using web conferencing tools such as Zoom and Google Meet. More details will be included in your course outline available on the first day of class.
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