Introduction:
Epidemiology is the study of factors affecting the health and illness of populations. When the occupational health nurse (OHN) might be looking at implementing a new practice, it is critical to have an understanding of epidemiology and research design. Understanding epidemiologic principles will also assist the OHN with understanding the health and intervention outcomes within the workplace.
This module is part of the 19-module OHN Prep Course Package.
Learning Objectives:
Apply principles of epidemiology to design and evaluate occupational health and/or safety programs.
Analyze individual and aggregate case information for trend analysis and research.
Recognize various study designs (case study, cross-sectional study, case-control study, cohort study, intervention study) and their advantages and disadvantages.
Lecturer:
- Roberta Smith, MSPH, RN, CIC, CIH, COHN-S, has more than 20 years of experience in infection prevention, occupational health, and industrial hygiene. Her background focuses on immunization, infectious diseases, biosafety, and occupational health surveillance. She has experience working within occupational health clinics and assisting a variety of companies to develop workplace policies and procedures to bring them in compliance with OSHA and state-specific requirements.
Major Takeaways:
Understanding the principles of epidemiology and research will assist the OHN in implementing research-based practices.
Epidemiological studies can be used b the OHN to help design studies in the workplace.
Information gained with epidemiological research can be applied by the OHN to help control and/or eliminate health problems in the workplace
The University of Colorado College of Nursing is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. A maximum of 1.5 contact hours is available for this course. For questions about contact hours, please email nursingce@ucdenver.edu.
This course covers topics outlined in the ABOHN Candidate Handbooks for COHN and COHN-S.
Criteria for Successful Completion: You must fully complete this module and all assessment questions, along with the OHN Prep module survey.
Conflicts of Interest: No individuals in a position to control content for this activity has any relevant financial relationships to declare.
Commercial Support: There is no commercial support being received for this event.
Expiration date for Enduring Materials: Origination Date: May 1, 2020 through Expiration Date: May 1, 2022
Joint Providers: This activity is being jointly provided by the University of Colorado College of Nursing Office of Continuing Education, The Center for Health, Work & Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health and The Johns Hopkins Education and Research Center for Occupational Safety and Health at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.
The Center for Health, Work & Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health has partnered with the The Johns Hopkins Education and Research Center for Occupational Safety and Health at the Bloomberg School of Public Health to deliver continuing education to occupational health nurses.
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