Dive into the world of foodborne illness outbreaks with this engaging case study based on a real local outbreak at a polka dance festival. Designed for students and new professionals with basic epidemiologic knowledge, this interactive experience offers hands-on practice with real outbreak data.
What You’ll Do:
- Work with authentic outbreak data
- Use statistical programs like CDC EpiInfo7 or OpenEpi
- Apply epidemiological methods to a real-world scenario
What You’ll Learn:
- Define and investigate a foodborne illness outbreak
- Craft and apply outbreak case definitions
- Analyze data by time, person, and place
- Create and interpret epidemic curves
- Calculate and interpret measures of association
- Conduct effective environmental assessments
- Identify contributing factors in outbreaks
- Summarize and communicate investigation findings
This case study bridges the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. You’ll develop critical thinking skills, practice data analysis, and learn to work collaboratively – all crucial abilities in protecting public health.
Whether you’re a student looking to apply epidemiological concepts or a new professional aiming to sharpen your investigative skills, this case study provides the perfect training ground.
Duration: 1.5 hrs.