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Johns Hopkins University

Surveillance Systems: Analysis, Dissemination, and Special Systems

In this course, we'll build on the previous lessons in this specialization to focus on some very specific skills related to public health surveillance. We'll learn how to get the most out of surveillance data analysis, focusing specifically on interpreting time trend data to detect temporal aberrations as well as person, place, and time in the context of surveillance data. We'll also explore strategies for the presentation of surveillance data and some of the complex legal elements that affect its use. We'll then turn our attention to surveillance of non-communicable chronic diseases and how the data can be used to support prevention efforts. Finally, we'll explore special surveillance systems, such as syndromic surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, and event-related surveillance. This course is designed for public health practitioners with a focus on those working on health surveillance in municipal, regional, state, provincial, or even national public health agencies. We really think that this course will help those with an interest in health surveillance to see which approaches are used in actual practice of public health.

Status: Trend Analysis
Status: Chronic Diseases
BeginnerCourse6 hours

Featured reviews

TK

5.0Reviewed May 6, 2020

I learned so much that I applied to my current skill.

FM

5.0Reviewed May 11, 2020

The course was very insightful and helped to solidify and peak my interest for gaining more knowledge of surveillance techniques.

TJ

5.0Reviewed Feb 28, 2021

I have seen how to improve my professional and career in my future

JJ

5.0Reviewed Jun 15, 2021

awesome lecture ,its really helpful specially medical field students.

AL

5.0Reviewed Sep 2, 2022

T​he concepts were discussed in a clear manner. Ijust realized how extensive is the scope of espidemiology. Much appreciation !

T

5.0Reviewed Jan 4, 2023

Very well informed course on Surveillance in epidemiology .

MM

5.0Reviewed Apr 21, 2020

It's a wonderful course for anyone with interest in gaining additional knowledge in Public Health.

GH

5.0Reviewed Dec 27, 2025

This course was very informative. It explained a lot of important concepts clearly, and I had a positive learning experience overall.

IM

4.0Reviewed Apr 27, 2020

Relavant examples used and great conceptual explanations of surveillance systems.

JS

5.0Reviewed Nov 21, 2024

Nicely Complied, informative with appropriate examples and case discussions

U

5.0Reviewed May 24, 2021

Concise Lecture, with relevant information. Special thanks to the Course Instructor, JHSPH, and, Coursera.

RC

4.0Reviewed Jun 19, 2020

The lecture was quite fast. But, the informations that Mr. Stefan provided in quick succession was worthy as a beginner in public health practices.

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