ECDC Applied ID Epidemiology

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B2.9 Evaluate existing surveillance systems of communicable diseases. Type: Skill	1
Domain B3: Outbreak investigation and response to infectious diseases (12) Description: Cross-referenced domains: A1; A3; A4; C1; C2; D3 Type: Domain	1
B3.1 Establish case definitions and be prepared to revise them on the basis of emerging evidence. Type: Skill	6
B3.2 Conduct public health risk assessments for outbreaks of infectious disease (including rapid and long-term risk assessments), coordinate data collection and outbreak investigation. Type: Skill	8
B3.3 Investigate likely infectious disease transmission patterns and vectors. Type: Skill	4
B3.4 Identify vulnerable groups early on and implement appropriate protective measures (e.g. infection prevention and control, use of personal protective equipment and vaccination). Type: Skill	7
B3.5 Identify existing and required diagnostic tests and testing capacity for infectious diseases outbreaks. Type: Knowlege	4
B3.6 Describe and implement methods to interrupt transmission of infectious diseases based on knowledge of disease dynamics, including non-pharmacological interventions, contact tracing, quarantine, isolation, restricted access and other mitigation strategies. Type: Knowlege	5
B3.7 Act decisively to set up contact tracing systems and train a contact tracing workforce. Type: Attitude	2
B3.8 Derive and interpret the epidemic curve for an infectious disease outbreak; use the data to implement action and draw conclusions. Type: Skill	1
B3.9 Analyse and disseminate the geographical distribution of infectious disease cases, identifying possible clustering of cases using spatial/geographical information system mapping. Type: Skill	2
B3.10 Evaluate and interpret the contribution of whole genome sequencing (WGS), and metagenomics data to outbreak investigation and control. Type: Skill	1
B3.11 Establish interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral, and multi-sectoral collaborations and approaches to outbreak investigation and control. Type: Attitude	2
B3.12 Actively engage in risk communication during outbreak investigations, targeting relevant leaders, professionals and audiences. Type: Attitude	7
Domain C1: Public health communication (8) Description: Cross-referenced domains: A1; B1; B3 Type: Domain	0
C1.1 Participate in developing clear communication strategies targeting groups, communities, settings, and organisations (e.g. workplaces, schools, healthcare facilities). Type: Skill	3
C1.2 Select the available means and channels to communicate the required information to targeted audiences, including policy makers and the general public. Type: Skill	1
C1.3 Develop an interdisciplinary approach to communication, engaging with professionals in relevant disciplines and media, using knowledge transfer and exchange methodologies. Type: Skill	0
C1.4 Communicate with traditional media, including preparation of press releases and participation in interviews. Type: Skill	1
C1.5 Make use of social media to reach targeted groups. Type: Skill	0
C1.6 Participate in identifying and defining key public health messages for the particular infectious disease, in order to optimise individual and population protection. Type: Skill	3
C1.7 Explain basic concepts of infectious disease transmission to the general public as the basis for public health protective measures at individual and population level. Type: Skill	1
C1.8 Explain the key concepts of validity, reliability, absolute and relative risk to stakeholders. Type: Skill	1
Domain C2: Infodemiology and infodemic management (5) Description: Cross-referenced domains: B3 Type: Domain	0
C2.1 Collaborate with specialists in infodemiology to provide credibility to the dissemination of public health information on social media platforms. Type: Attitude	1
C2.2 Promote both the use of evidence-based and evidence-informed decision making for successful infodemic management. Type: Attitude	1
C2.3 In collaboration with communication experts and data scientists, work to ascertain the origin and spread of misinformation on social media platforms. Type: Skill	3
C2.4 Identify misinformation patterns on different platforms which may increase the risk of infection for certain areas, populations and settings (e.g. testing hesitancy, vaccine hesitancy, resistance to public health advice during an outbreak). Type: Skill	1
C2.5 Measure and quantify the penetration of infodemics within a population and evaluate approaches for infodemic interventions. Type: Skill	1
Domain C3: Communication and community engagement (6) Description: Cross-referenced domains: B1; E4 Type: Domain	0
C3.1 Participate in the investigation of knowledge, attitudes, practices and behaviours of infectious disease within specific population groups. Type: Skill	1
C3.2 Adapt communication content and methods to different levels of health literacy in different groups. Type: Skill	1
C3.3 Apply and evaluate the principles of risk communication during emergencies or non-emergencies. Type: Skill	1
C3.4 Demonstrate sensitivity towards people with diverse backgrounds, health status and lifestyle preferences. Type: Attitude	7
C3.5 Share information effectively at different organisational levels to gain political commitment, policy support and social acceptance for a specific objective or intervention. Type: Skill	0
C3.6 Advocate effectively in community-based organisations and at community level to enhance commitment to public health interventions, including promoting adherence to public health advice and vaccine uptake. Type: Attitude	2
Domain C4: Scientific communication and advocacy for policy change (6) Type: Domain	0
C4.1 Write a report on an epidemiological investigation for decision-makers. Type: Skill	0
C4.2 Write and submit a scientific abstract and make a presentation to a scientific conference. Type: Skill	1
C4.3 Analyse and synthesise the main points from a presentation and provide objective feedback. Type: Skill	1
C4.4 Write a scientific article for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. Type: Skill	1
C4.5 Use appropriate mechanisms to impact on public health policy based on scientific evidence (e.g. professional body position papers, synthesis of evidence for policy change). Type: Skill	0
C4.6 Prepare a press release and engage with health journalists and media to promote public health policy. Type: Skill	0
Domain D1: Overview of infectious diseases (6) Description: Cross-referenced domains: A1; B1 Type: Domain	1
D1.1 Analyse the global, regional and local distribution of infectious diseases. Type: Skill	0
D1.2 Explain the role of relevant agencies responsible for monitoring infectious diseases regionally, nationally and internationally (e.g. ECDC, CDC, WHO). Type: Knowlege	0
D1.3 Apply the relevant infectious disease legislation (international/country-specific). Type: Skill	0
D1.4 Explain potential sources of infection (e.g. food-borne, water-borne, air-borne, blood-borne, vector-borne, zoonotic, and travel-related infections). Type: Knowlege	1
D1.5 Be familiar with the applicable legal and statutory obligations in relation to the monitoring and notification of infectious diseases, including the country-specific notifiable diseases. Type: Knowlege	0
D1.6 Evaluate the threat of new and emerging infectious disease epidemics and pandemics and actively engage in contingency planning. Type: Skill	0

ECDC Applied ID Epidemiology

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