Thanks to this 100% online program, you will develop critical skills for research and interpretation of epidemiological data, contributing to the formulation of health policies and programs”

Public Health Epidemiology is at a crucial moment, driven by technological advances and the recent experience with the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, it focuses on the surveillance and control of infectious and chronic diseases, using advanced data analysis tools and biotechnology.

In this context, this program is born, which will develop the ability of professionals to identify and describe the main components of an intervention study, analyzing the different types of intervention studies and assessing their quality. The methodology and design of pragmatic and explanatory clinical trials, as well as examining the methodological quality of studies of prognostic factors, will also be studied in depth.

The main univariate and multivariate statistical techniques will also be addressed, differentiating their applications and calculations of incidence and prevalence. In addition, physicians will use statistical packages for data analysis, applying qualitative methodology in research, designing and executing health studies. Likewise, the importance of analyzing and interpreting results with rigor and applying ethical principles in epidemiological research will be emphasized.

Finally, the syllabus will focus on collaboration with health institutions to integrate literacy in public health policies and programs, examining the concepts of Salutogenesis as an approach to health promotion. Similarly, different models of health assets will be compared to understand how resources and capabilities influence well-being. 

In this way, a high quality, 100% online program has been created to meet the specific needs of students and overcome the disadvantages associated with other types of specialization, such as the need to travel to a physical campus and adhere to pre-established schedules. In addition, a new teaching methodology called Relearning has been incorporated, which involves the review of key concepts to achieve a deeper understanding of the contents.

You will delve into the social and environmental determinants of health, which will allow you to design and evaluate effective interventions, through the best didactic materials, at the forefront of technology and education”

This Postgraduate diploma in Public Health Epidemiology 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 Epidemiology
• 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 investigate the importance of community participation, empowerment and equity in health, reflecting on community health policies and programs and Primary Care”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector 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. To do so, they will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by recognized experts.

You will update your ability to identify and describe the components of intervention studies in Public Health, differentiating their types and evaluating their quality, always with the support of the revolutionary Relearning methodology"

You will delve into patient safety, essential for quality healthcare, and you will propose activities to evaluate Public Health plans, implementing strategies based on scientific evidence"

From the fundamentals of epidemiology to the practical application of statistical and methodological techniques, the syllabus of this academic program will include modules on topics such as Clinical Epidemiology, epidemiological research methodology, and health promotion and evaluation. Therefore, professionals will be able to identify and describe intervention studies, evaluate methodological quality, perform univariate and multivariate statistical analysis, and apply ethical principles in research. In addition, key concepts such as health literacy, Salutogenesis and health equity will be examined. 

Don't miss this unique opportunity that only TECH can offer you! You will be immersed in Clinical Epidemiology, where you will examine the different types of intervention studies and analyze the methodological quality of these studies” 

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 

Module 2. Research Methodology in Epidemiology 

2.1. Biostatistics: Univariate, Bivariate and Multivariate Analysis 

2.1.1. Types of Variables 
2.1.2. Normality Study of a Distribution. Parametric and and Non-parametric 
2.1.3. Dependent and Independent Variables. Confounding Factors 
2.1.4. Identification of the Necessary Statistical Tests 

2.2. Models and Methods in Multivariate Statistics of Dependence and Interdependence: Statistical Inference Standardization and Prediction Multiple Linear Regression Regression and Cluster Analysis 

2.2.1. Multivariate Models  
2.2.2. Multivariate Models: Multiple Linear Regression 
2.2.3. Cluster Analysis 

2.3. Models and Methods in Multivariate Structural Statistics: Logistic Regression, Poisson Regression, Survival Analysis and Longitudinal Data. Kaplan-Meier and Log-Rank Statistics 

2.3.1. Multivariate Models: Logistic Regression 
2.3.2. Kaplan-Meier and Log-Rank Survival Analysis 
2.3.3. Poisson Regression 

2.4. Incidence and Prevalence Models in Public Health 

2.4.1. Incidence Studies 
2.4.2. Prevalence Studies 
2.4.3. Risk Analysis 

2.5. Computer Software: Advanced Statistical Analysis with SPSS Package 

2.5.1. Statistical Packages: R®, STATA® and Epidat® 
2.5.2. Use of the SPSS® Package 
2.5.3. Interpretation of the Results of Statistical Analysis Performed by SPSS® and Evidence-based Decision Making 
2.5.4. Effective Communication of Statistical Findings to Specialized and Non-Specialized Audiences. 

2.6. Qualitative Methodology Applied to Public Health: Theoretical, Conceptual, and Ethical Aspects 

2.6.1. Qualitative Evaluation Applied to Public Health 
2.6.2. Techniques of Qualitative Research Applied to Public Health 
2.6.3. Collection, Analysis and Interpretation of Qualitative Data in Public Health Studies: Validity, Reliability and Generalization of the Results 
2.6.4. Ethical Principles: Protection of Participants' Confidentiality and Management of Potential Ethical Conflicts 
2.6.5. Integration of the Qualitative Perspective in the Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation of Public Health Programs and Policies: Design of Effective Interventions Focused on the Needs of the Population 

2.7. Design and Phases of Qualitative Research in Public Health. Sampling Designs 

2.7.1. Design and Phases of Qualitative Research 
2.7.2. Sampling 
2.7.3. Elaboration and Justification of the Data Collection Instruments 
2.7.4. Data Analysis Process 
2.7.5. Establishment and Justification of the Validity and Reliability Criteria of the Investigation 
2.7.6. Design and Justification of the Plan for Communication and Dissemination of the Results 

2.8. Designs of Interest for Public Health Information Collection Techniques 

2.8.1. Sampling 
2.8.2. Surveys Survey Design 
2.8.3. Validation of Questionnaires 

2.9. Analysis and Interpretation of Results Digital Analysis of Qualitative Data 

2.9.1. Text Analysis Software 
2.9.2. Data Visualization Software 
2.9.3. QDA (Qualitative Data Analysis) Software 
2.9.4. Artificial Intelligence applied to Qualitative Studies 

2.10. Evaluation, Rigor and Ethics in Qualitative Research in Public Health 

2.10.1. Ethical Principles of Research 
2.10.2. International Legislation and Regulations 
2.10.3. Health Care Ethics Committee 

Module 3. Health Promotion and Evaluation 

3.1. Health Literacy and Development of Literacy Tools and Models 

3.1.1. Relationship between Literacy and Health  Improving Health Outcomes of the Population 
3.1.2. Design and Implementation of Health Literacy Programs Targeting Vulnerable Groups and Marginalized Communities 
3.1.3. Effective Communication Strategies Adapted to Different Cultural and Linguistic Contexts 
3.1.4. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Health Literacy Programs through the Application of Appropriate Evaluation Tools and Models 
3.1.5. Integrating Health Literacy into Public Health Policies and Programs 
3.1.6. Research and Development of New Technologies and Digital Tools to Improve Health Literacy and Health Promotion in Digital Environments 

3.2. Salutogenesis, a Model of Health Assets 

3.2.1. Salutogenesis: Health Promotion Approach 
3.2.2. Health Asset Models 
3.2.3. Practical Applications of Health Asset Models in the Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of Health Promotion Interventions 
3.2.4. Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Relevance of Health Asset Models in Different Settings and Populations 
3.2.5. Design and Implementation of Strategies Based on Salutogenesis and Health Asset Models to Promote Health and Wellness in Different Settings and Communities 

3.3. Community Intervention and Community-oriented Primary Care 

3.3.1. The Scope of Community Intervention and Primary Care: Promoters of Health and Wellness in the Population 
3.3.2. Implementation and Evaluation of Community Intervention Projects in Different Contexts and Populations: Principles of Equity, Participation and Sustainability 
3.3.3. Comprehensive Approach: Networking and Interdisciplinary Collaboration between Health Professionals, Social Services, Education and other Sectors 
3.3.4. Tools and Strategies for Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles in the Community 
3.3.5. Importance of Participation, Community Empowerment and Health Equity: Fundamental Principles for Improving the Quality of Life of the Population 
3.3.6. Identifying and Addressing the Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequalities: Equity and Justice in Access to Health and Welfare Services 
3.3.7. Critical Reflection on Health Policies and Programs in Community and Primary Care: Improvement and Adaptation to the Needs and Demands of the Population 

3.4. Community Intervention Programs with an Ethical and Equitable Perspective 

3.4.1. Ethics in Public Health 
3.4.2. Principles of Equity in Community Intervention 
3.4.3. Interprofessionalism in Community Intervention: Creation of International Strategic Alliances 
3.4.4. Potential of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and e-Health for the Promotion of Health 
3.4.5. Implementation of e-Health Strategies in Community Intervention Programs 

3.5. Health Promotion and Protection at the Local Level from an International Approach 

3.5.1. Intersectoriality 
3.5.2. Social Map 
3.5.3. Social Actors of the Community from Different Sectorial Areas and the Administration 
3.5.4. Research Guidelines, Time, Universe, and Sample 
3.5.5. Universal, Replicable, Multi-center Collaborative Models 
3.5.6. Indicators of Assessment 
3.5.7. Research and Action of Replicable Collaborative Models 

3.6. Research in Social and Community Participation 

3.6.1. Community and Social Participation 
3.6.2. Research and Action in Community and Social Participation 
3.6.3. Interdiscipline, Transdiscipline, Eco-Environmental, Sustainable and Sustainable 
3.6.4. Key Families and Strategic Groupings in the Community 
3.6.5. Fundamentals of Research and Action Appropriate to Each Place 
3.6.6. Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation Measures 
3.6.7. Focus Groups 
3.6.8. Indicators and Utilization 
3.6.9. Strategic Indicators Appropriate to Each Site 
3.6.10. Health Team Involved in Research and Action 
3.6.11. The Scope of the Action Research 
3.6.12. Evaluation of the Sample 

3.7. Methods of Idea Generation and Design of Health Promotion/Health Education (HPE) Campaigns 

3.7.1. Methods of Generating Ideas for the Design of Health Promotion, Health Education and Disease Prevention Campaigns 
3.7.2. Analysis of the Specific Needs and Characteristics of the Target Audience in Order to Adapt Communication and Promotion Strategies to their Needs and Preferences 
3.7.3. Creative Tools and Techniques to Generate Innovative and Effective Ideas in the Design of Health Promotion Campaigns 
3.7.4. Educational Messages and Materials: Clear, Informative and Persuasive 
3.7.5. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Health Promotion Campaigns:  Adjustments to Improve Results 

3.8. Complex Models and Methods in Health Education 

3.8.1. Theory of Change: Determinants of Human Behavior and Strategies to Change them towards Healthier Behaviors 
3.8.2. Social Determinants of Health Approach: Sociopolitical, Economic and Cultural Factors in Influencing the Health of Populations Addressing Inequities 
3.8.3. Community Empowerment Models: Strengthening Communities to Make Healthy Decisions and Achieve Positive Changes in their Environment 
3.8.4. Theories of Health Behavior: Beliefs, Attitudes and Motivations of People 
3.8.5. Participatory Methods in Health Education: Involving People and Communities in the Design, Implementation and Evaluation of Health Programs Collaboration and Autonomy 

3.9. Elaboration, Development and Design of Programs in Health Education 

3.9.1. Design and Development of Health Education Programs: Identification of Needs, Formulation of Objectives, Selection of Methods and Intervention Strategies and Planning of Activities 
3.9.2. Implementation Strategies: Accessibility, Equity and Sustainability of Health Programs 
3.9.3. Partnerships and Collaborations with Relevant Institutions and Organizations to Strengthen Health Program Implementation 
3.9.4. Continuous and Systematic Evaluation of Health Program Implementation: Identification of Challenges, Necessary Adjustments, and Opportunities for Improvement 
3.9.5. Active Participation of the Community in the Implementation of Health Programs: Fostering Community Ownership and Sustainability of the Actions Carried Out 
3.9.6. Ethical Principles that Govern the Implementation of Health Education Programs: Ethics and Responsibility towards the Communities and Beneficiary Populations 

3.10. Research and Evaluation of the Impact of Collaborative and Educational Models 

3.10.1. Health Research: Protocol Development, Data Collection and Analysis, and Scientific Report Writing 
3.10.2. Evaluation of the Impact of Educational Programs on the Health of the Population, use of Qualitative and Quantitative Evaluation Tools 
3.10.3. Importance of Interdisciplinarity in the Design and Evaluation of Health Education Projects Collaboration Among Professionals as an Enhancer of Results 
3.10.4. Effective Communication of Research and Evaluation Results to Health Professionals and the General Community

You will cover health promotion and evaluation, addressing topics such as health literacy, Salutogenesis and health equity, preparing you to meet contemporary Public Health challenges”