Ohio State University Center for Biostatistics

Columbus, Ohio 43210
614-293-3913

Project Title
2004 Practice-Based Epidemiology Course
Grant Description
To partially fund epidemiology skill development for under-resourced public health programs
Focus Area
Community Primary Care
Region Served
All rural and urban counties in Ohio
Award Amount
$5,000
Year Awarded
2004
Grant Duration
9 months
Results

The overall evaluations of the course were excellent and somewhat exceeded the course planners’ expectations.  Particular appreciation was expressed relating to skills needed to address public health practice standards.  One hundred fourteen (114) local and state public health employees attended the one week Practice-Based Epidemiology course.  Materials provided to attendees included the ActivEpi CD Rom and manual, as well as all lecture PowerPoint slides.  Of those attending the course, 74 completed the course evaluation.  Some highlights include:

  • 96% reported the program topic was of interest
  • 99% reported the material was well organized
  • 70% reported the program met their educational objectives
  • 89% reported the information presented was clear and concise
  • 88% reported their overall satisfaction as very satisfied

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Project Title
2007 Practice-Based Epidemiology Course
Grant Description
To partially fund epidemiology skill development for under-resourced public health programs in our Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana counties
Focus Area
Other Health
Region Served
All rural and urban counties in Ohio
Award Amount
$6,000
Year Awarded
2007
Grant Duration
12 months

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Project Title
Practice Based Epidemiology
Grant Description
To partially fund epidemiology skill development for under-resourced public health programs
Focus Area
Other Health
Region Served
All rural and urban counties in Ohio
Award Amount
$4,500
Year Awarded
2005
Grant Duration
12 months
Results

The grantee met all of their objectives.

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