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Vital Statistics In Health Education

This course provides relevant information on vital statistics in health education. It covers the application of statistics in public health issues, including population estimation, surveys of population characteristics, health needs analysis, and analysis of health trends in epidemiologic research. Topics include treatment and program evaluation, program planning, budget preparation, morbidity and mortality rates, and operational and administrative decision-making related to health education.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
intermediate
Math Level
Course Keywords
Vital StatisticsHealth EducationEpidemiologyMorbidityMortality

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📊
Math Level
Moderate Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Concepts of Health and Health Education

2

Vital Statistics and Its Uses

3

Sources of Vital Statistics

4

Epidemiological Studies

5

Health Indicators

6

Morbidity and Mortality Statistics

7

Scales of Measurement

8

Descriptive Statistics

9

Sampling Techniques

Total Topics9 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

computer-based assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Health Educator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Public Health Officer

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Epidemiologist

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Health Data Analyst

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Health Program Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Public HealthHealthcare AdministrationResearchGovernment AgenciesNon-profit Organizations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Concepts of Health and Vital statistics

2h

Unit 1: Concepts of Health and Health Education

2 study hours
  • •Define health and health education.
  • •Discuss the characteristics and dimensions of health.
  • •Explain the determinants of health.
Week
2

Module 1: Concepts of Health and Vital statistics

2h

Unit 2: Concept and Uses of vital statistics

2 study hours
  • •Define vital statistics and explain its uses.
  • •Discuss the vital statistics system.
  • •Explain vital statistics events.
Week
3

Module 1: Concepts of Health and Vital statistics

2h

Unit 3: Sources of Vital Statistics

2 study hours
  • •Explain the three main sources of vital statistics.
  • •Describe specific sources of vital statistics.
  • •Discuss the problems confronting vital statistics collection.
Week
4

Module 2: Epidemiological Studies

2h

Unit 1: Epidemiological Studies

2 study hours
  • •Define epidemiology and state its objectives.
  • •Explain the types of epidemiological studies.
  • •Discuss the uses of epidemiological studies.
Week
5

Module 2: Epidemiological Studies

2h

Unit 2: Health Indicators

2 study hours
  • •Define health indicators and state their characteristics.
  • •Discuss the various types of health indicators.
  • •Mention the uses of health indicators.
Week
6

Module 3: Health Care Statistics

2h

Unit 1: Definition of ratio, rate, proportion and percentage

2 study hours
  • •Define rate, ratio, proportion, and percentage.
  • •Differentiate between these statistical concepts.
  • •Apply these concepts to health-related data.
Week
7

Module 3: Health Care Statistics

2h

Unit 2: Morbidity Statistics

2 study hours
  • •Define morbidity and state the uses of morbidity statistics.
  • •List the sources of morbidity statistics.
  • •Mention two principle measures of morbidity statistics.
Week
8

Module 3: Health Care Statistics

2h

Unit 3: Mortality Statistics

2 study hours
  • •Define mortality and mention the uses of mortality statistics.
  • •Describe various types or measures of mortality statistics.
Week
9

Module 4: Health related data collection

2h

Unit 1: Scales of Measurement

2 study hours
  • •Explain the various scales of measurement.
  • •List the characteristics of each scale of measurement.
  • •Discuss frequency distribution.
Week
10

Module 4: Health related data collection

2h

Unit 2: Descriptive Statistics

2 study hours
  • •Describe the concepts of Mean, Median and Mode.
  • •Explain the attributes of graphical presentation of data.
  • •List various types of graphic presentation of data.
Week
11

Module 4: Health related data collection

2h

Unit 3: Measure of Dispersion

2 study hours
  • •Define measures of dispersion.
  • •Describe various forms of measures of dispersion.
  • •Explain the types of measures of dispersion.
  • •State the characteristics of measures of dispersion.
Week
12

Module 5: Sample and Sampling Technique

2h

Unit 1: Population and Sample

2 study hours
  • •Define the concepts of population, sample and sample unit.
Week
13

Module 5: Sample and Sampling Technique

2h

Unit 2: Sampling Techniques

2 study hours
  • •Define sampling and state reasons for sampling technique.
  • •Explain the major forms of sampling techniques.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review definitions of key terms and concepts in each unit.

2

Practice calculating morbidity and mortality rates using sample data.

3

Focus on understanding the different types of epidemiological studies and their applications.

4

Create flashcards to memorize the various health indicators and their significance.

5

Work through practice problems related to descriptive statistics and measures of dispersion.

6

Review all computer-based assessments and tutor-marked assignments.

7

Allocate specific time slots for focused study sessions each week.

8

Form a study group to discuss challenging concepts and share notes.

9

Prioritize topics based on their weightage in the final examination.

10

Practice answering multiple-choice questions to improve speed and accuracy.

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