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Table 1 Topics for didactic component of FELTP-frontline

From: Strengthening health systems in Africa: a case study of the Kenya field epidemiology training program for local frontline health workers

Item

Topic

Course

Learning objectives

1

Introduction to epidemiology

1

Understand frontline epidemiology concepts: person, place, time; agent, host, environment

2

Introduction to surveillance

1

Understand frontline surveillance concepts: active vs. passive

3

Introduction to statistics

1

Understand frontline concepts of public health statistics

4

Descriptive statistics: measures of central tendency

1

Understand how to calculate the measures and interpret

5

The world of data—collection, management, analysis

1

Understand the activities associated with each aspect of training

6

Field project—data quality audit

Interim

Application of standard tool to assess the quality of data generated within their health facility or agency

7

Measures of frequency

2

Understand how to calculate rates, ratios, and proportions

8

Outbreak investigations

2

Understand the steps to undertaking an outbreak investigation

9

Monitoring and evaluation

1 and 2

Understand how to develop and implement an M&E plan within the context of public health practice

10

Communicating and presenting public health data

2

How to organize and analyze, develop visual displays, and communicate public health data

11

Field project presentations

2.5

Application of item 10 to their field project data/findings