Analysis of Data from RNAs: Rapid Needs Assessments Online Training 4
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Length: 25 minutes
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This presentation by Cindi Snider, MPH, Steve Ramsey, RS, and Mark Smith, PhD and recorded by Morgan Johnson, MPH, gives you an overview of how to conduct an analysis of Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA) data.
Target Audience
These learning modules are applicable to all public health, medical, veterinary, pharmacy, emergency management, hospital and other professionals interested in public health preparedness. These modules are created by faculty and guest lecturers at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.
Educational Objectives
- Understand how to analyze data from rapid needs assessments using Epi Info
Competencies Addressed
This training addresses selected applied epidemiology, core public health, and public health preparedness and response competencies as noted below. (Please note: The following training does not provide comprehensive or in-depth treatment of specified competencies, it provides basic knowledge of the competencies listed below.)
| Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals |
| 4) Uses methods and instruments for collecting valid and reliable quantitative and qualitative data (1: Analytic/Assessment Skills) |
| 11) Uses information technology to collect, store, and retrieve data (1: Analytic/Assessment Skills) |
| Public Health Preparedness & Response Core Competencies |
| 2.5. Manage the recording and/or transcription of data according to protocol. |
References
CDC. Epi Info™ http://www.cdc.gov/epiinfo/
CDC. Epi Info™ Community Health Assessment Tutorial. Version 2. October 2005. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/epiinfo/tutorials.htm CPHP's Epi Info Training Course, Module 5, Generating and Interpreting Analysis Output in Epi Info (developed by Sarah Pfau, MPH)Author:
Narrator:
Reviewer:
Jennifer Horney, MPH
The author(s) and reviewer(s) of this training have no personal financial relationships with commercial interests relevant to this presentation to disclose.
Continuing Education Credit:
The UNC Center for Public Health Preparedness offers the following continuing education credit/s on this training. Eligibility for all continuing education credit is determined on an annual basis.
- none
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To Access and Complete This Training:
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