Field Epidemiology

Field Epidemiology

Basic Course for Para-vets - Disease Management in Populations

Documents for online viewing and use

• Facilitator material
• Participant Manual

Documents for download

• Participant Manual - word document
• Course Resource Book - word document
• Facilitator and content powerpoints

Advanced Course for Veterinarians

For veterinarians to be able to use advanced epidemiology skills in investigation of priority or emerging infectious disease, and for assessment and utilisation of iSIKHNAS disease data to conduct disease control planning at district, provincial, and central government levels.

In order to achieve this, veterinarians need to be able to:

• Apply epidemiology skills in planning, implementing, analysing and reporting on disease investigation activities. This includes conducting additional field investigation studies to provide improved understanding of causes of disease and help inform on the optimal control strategies;
• Understand the interpretation of diagnostic test data and information. Apply interpreted diagnostic test results to disease investigation and control activities including the development and interpretation of new diagnostic tests;
• Describe, assess and compare options for control or eradication of animal diseases.

• DRAFT Manual
• Advanced course manual - word document