Introduction to Event Based Surveillance

Course Modules

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M0 - Course Introduction

M0 - Course Introduction

M1 – Overview of Event Based Surveillance

M1.1 - What is Event Based Surveillance

M1.2 - The Benefits of Event-Based Surveillance

M1.3 - The Steps of Event-Based Surveillance

M2 - Signal Detection and Reporting

M2.1 – Signals and Events

M2.2 – Signal Detection

M2.3 – Signal Reporting

M3 - Triage and Verification

  • M3.1 – Overview of Triage and Verification
  • M3.2 – Triaging a Signal Report
  • M3.3 – Verifying a Signal Report

M4 - Risk Assessment and Characterization

  • M4.1 - Overview of Risk Assessment and Characterization
  • M4.2 - Using the WHO Risk Verification Tool
  • M4.3 - Making Recommendations According to the Level of Risk

M5 - Response

  • M5.1 – Investigating Events
  • M5.2 – Informing the Public about Events
  • M5.3 – Implementing Control Measures
  • M5.4 – Monitoring Events

M6 - Monitoring and Evaluation for Event-Based Surveillance

M7 - Supervision and Mentorship for Event-Based Surveillance