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Building and Reinforcing Epidemiological Skills Among Students
American Journal of Health Education
  • Phillip J. Waite
  • Kaylynn Shakespear, Utah State University
Document Type
Article
Publisher
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Publication Date
5-1-2008
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Abstract

Target Audience: Health students at the secondary and college level benefi t from learning experiences that teach epidemiological principles, skills, and concepts. This activity provides a meaningful classroom exercise where students can act as public health workers in the investigation and control of a disease outbreak. Objectives: Students will be able to: (1) describe the onset of a disease outbreak; (2) complete fundamental tasks involved in an outbreak investigation; (3) identify appropriate prevention and control measures.

Citation Information
Waite, P. J., Shakespear, K. (2008). Building and Reinforcing Epidemiological Skills Among Students. American Journal of Health Education, 39(3), 180-183.