OHN Prep: Epidemiology & Research

6 Month Access $50.00

Seats

What you will learn:

Occupational Health Nurses work in a variety of environments. Being versed in the foundations of epidemiology and important techniques, will allow Occupational Health Nurses to expand their possible in their organization. This module introduces occupational health nurses (OHNs) to the principles of epidemiology and research methodologies. It covers various study designs (cohort, cross-sectional, case-control), surveillance techniques, and statistical methods to analyze health outcomes related to workplace exposures. The content emphasizes how OHNs can apply epidemiology to improve workplace health and safety, identify trends, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. This course is also part of the OHN Prep Course Package.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

Recognize various study designs and their advantages and disadvantages.
Analyze individual and aggregate case information for trend analysis and research.
Apply principles of epidemiology to design and evaluate occupational health and/or safety programs.

Who will benefit:

Occupational Health Nurses
Health Care Field

Certificate of Completion

1 CNE Credit

1.5 hours to complete

KEEP LEARNING

Infectious Disease Epidemiology & Control

In this module, you will gain a better understanding of infectious diseases and how to use epidemiology principles to help reduce transmission in the workplace.

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Chemical Hazards

This material aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of occupational health professionals to manage risks associated with chemical exposures in various industries.

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Exam Prep

The overall purpose of this module is to prepare occupational health nurses with an adequate knowledge base in occupational health to successfully take the certification exam.

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This course was supported by the Grant or Cooperative Agreement Number, U19OH011227, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Links, the Center for Health, Work & Environment, or the Colorado School of Public Health.