Thanks to this 100% online Postgraduate certificate, you will apply the most innovative epidemiological methods to manage health problems in clinical settings"

A recent study by the World Health Organization shows that non-communicable diseases (such as cardiovascular conditions, Cancer or Diabetes) are responsible for approximately 71% of all deaths on a global scale. Given this scenario, Clinical Epidemiology in Public Health plays a crucial role in identifying and addressing Public Health challenges. In this sense, nursing professionals can contribute to prevent these pathologies through interventions based on health promotion policies in the community.

In this context, TECH launches an innovative program in Clinical Clinical Epidemiology in Public Health for Nursing. The academic itinerary will delve into issues ranging from the design of specific intervention studies or pragmatic randomized clinical trials to the evaluation of the quality of care. In this way, graduates will acquire advanced skills to interpret epidemiological data and identify trends in the health of the population. The syllabus will also provide nurses with the most sophisticated techniques to ensure patient safety and prevent health complications at all times.

To reinforce these contents, the methodology of this program reinforces its innovative character. Therefore, TECH offers a 100% online educational environment, adapted to the needs of nurses seeking to advance their careers. It also relies on the Relearning methodology, based on the repetition of key concepts to fix knowledge and facilitate learning. Therefore, the combination of flexibility and a robust pedagogical approach makes it highly accessible. In addition, graduates will have access to an extensive library of innovative multimedia resources in different audiovisual formats, such as interactive summaries, explanatory videos, photographs, case studies and infographics.

You will have at your disposal the most modern educational resources,with free access to the Virtual Campus 24 hours a day"

This Postgraduate certificate in Clinical Epidemiology in Public Health for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Public Health and Health Management
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which it is conceived gather scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are indispensable for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will deepen your knowledge of the most innovative methods to ensure patient safety and identify adverse events"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the industry who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Do you want to incorporate into your clinical practice advanced quality assessment tools of interventional studies? Achieve it with this program"

TECH exclusive Relearning system will allow you to update your knowledge and skills in Clinical Epidemiology in Public Health in the most rigorous way"

Through this program, nurses will have a solid understanding of the methods of Clinical Epidemiology. The syllabus will focus on quality assessment of interventional studies. In this line, the materials will provide professionals with the keys to design a diagnostic test, taking into account factors such as the selection of the study population. In this way, graduates will acquire skills to identify possible problems in the application of the tests. In addition, the program will also provide them with the keys to use tools such as the PROM to evaluate patient experience satisfaction.

You will be able to analyze epidemiological data to identify disparities in the health of the population and use this information to develop effective Public Health interventions”

Module 1. Clinical Epidemiology

1.1. Design and Quality Assessment of Intervention Studies in Epidemiology

1.1.1. Intervention Studies, Types and Key Design Elements
1.1.2. Ethical Aspects of Intervention Research
1.1.3. Design of Specific Intervention Studies
1.1.4. Tools for Assessing the Quality of Intervention Studies
1.1.5. Critical Appraisal of Intervention Studies
1.1.6. Importance of Design and Quality Assessment

1.2. Pragmatic vs. Explanatory Randomized Clinical Trials

1.2.1. Differentiation Between Pragmatic and Explanatory Clinical Trials
1.2.2. Ethical Implications of Each Approach
1.2.3. Critical Evaluation of the Methodology and Design of Each Type of Trial
1.2.4. Application of Knowledge to Clinical Practice and Research
1.2.5. Promotion of Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
1.2.6. Design and Conduct of Clinical Studies

1.3. Design of Diagnostic Test Studies

1.3.1. Selection of the Study Population and Definition of Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
1.3.2. Determination of the Study Design and Selection of the Reference Methodology
1.3.3. Calculation of Diagnostic Accuracy and Analysis of Results

1.4. Evaluation of the Quality of a Diagnostic Test Study

1.4.1. Study Validity Analysis
1.4.2. Evaluation of the Accuracy of the Diagnostic Test
1.4.3. Analysis of the Clinical Utility of the Diagnostic Test

1.5. Design and Quality Assessment of Prognostic Factor Studies

1.5.1. Selection and Definition of Prognostic Factors
1.5.2. Study Design and Selection of the Study Population
1.5.3. Evaluation of the Quality of the Study and the Prognostic Model

1.6. Evidence-based Clinical Recommendations: GRADE 1

1.6.1. Systematic Review of the Scientific Literature Identification of Clinical Recommendations
1.6.2. Quality of Evidence and Strength of Recommendations
1.6.3. Clinical Recommendations Applicable to Clinical Practice
1.6.4. Development of Clinical Protocol or Clinical Guideline Based on the Identified Recommendations
1.6.5. Implementation and Follow-up of the Clinical Protocol or Guideline in Patient Care Evidence and Focus on Improving Clinical Outcomes
1.6.6. Periodic Evaluation, through Monitoring of Clinical Outcome Indicators and Feedback from the Health Professionals Involved

1.7. Evidence-based Clinical Recommendations: GRADE 2

1.7.1. Analysis and Synthesis of the Available Evidence in the Scientific Literature for the Development of Recommendations
1.7.2. Identification and Evaluation of the Quality of the Relevant Studies that Support the Clinical Recommendations
1.7.3. Application of the Principles of the GRADE Methodology to Establish the Strength and Certainty of Clinical Recommendations
1.7.4. Developing Clinical practice Guidelines that Incorporate Evidence-based Recommendations and that are Useful for Clinical Decision Making
1.7.5. Periodic Updating and Revision of Clinical Recommendations Based on the Available Scientific Evidence

1.8. Evaluation of the Quality of Care

1.8.1. Quality Criteria and Standards from the Point of View of Safety
1.8.2. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Results obtained through the Actions Evaluated of the Actions Evaluated and their Components
1.8.3. Measurement of Patient Outcomes and Experiences, Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROM) and Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREM)
1.8.4. Indicators for Assessing the Degree of Involvement, Participation and Satisfaction of Healthcare Professionals

1.9. Incorporation of Patients' Values and Preferences: Shared Decisions

1.9.1. Effective Communication and Understanding of Values and Preferences
1.9.2. Education and Counseling on Treatment Options
1.9.3. Facilitation of Shared Decision Making

1.10. Patient Safety

1.10.1. Identification and Recording of Adverse Events
1.10.2. Analysis of Errors and Underlying Causes
1.10.3. Implementation of Corrective Actions and Prevention Measures

Make the most of this opportunity to learn about the latest advances in this subject to apply it to your daily practice"