EUPHEM Competencies (Internal)

Fellows EUPHEM Competencies

Name	Linked courses
2.3.3.6 Analyse sequences by using sequence databases	1
2.3.4.: Laboratory methods Type: Domain	0
2.3.4.1 Identify key laboratory investigations relevant to selected symptoms and/or suspected pathogens	0
2.3.4.2 Identify situations where genetic typing methods should be used	1
2.3.4.3 Perform evaluation studies of diagnostic test accuracy (sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value)	0
2.3.5.: Microbiological input to epidemiological investigations Type: Domain	0
2.3.5.1 Collaborate with epidemiologist to established criteria for microbiological input	0
3.: Epidemiological investigations Type: Domain	0
3.1.: Surveillance Type: Domain	0
3.1.1.: New surveillance system Type: Domain	0
3.1.1.1 Obtain support for the surveillance system from the individuals who will be responsible for ensuring that the system is implemented	0
3.1.1.2 Develop a case report form and obtain clearance from appropriate individuals or offices	0
3.1.1.3 Design the surveillance system (public health importance, action/intervention available, objectives of the system, case definition, indicators, data collection, source of information, transmission of information, software and hardware, data analysis, feedback procedures, recipients, use of information)	0
3.1.1.4 Conduct a pilot study if necessary	0
3.1.1.5 Supervise data collection and collation	0
3.1.1.6 Analyse the data, selecting appropriate methods	0
3.1.1.7 Provide the results of the analysis to appropriate individuals choosing the appropriate mode of communication	0
3.1.1.8 Indicate the need for prevention or control measures, or further investigation, make appropriate recommendations; If the findings of the surveillance system indicates	0
3.1.1.9 Develop a framework to evaluate the surveillance system using standard criteria	0
3.1.2.: Day-to-day surveillance activities Type: Domain	0
3.1.2.1 Check incoming surveillance reports for plausibility and collection of missing information	0
3.1.2.2 Conduct regular data analysis of surveillance data	1
3.1.2.3. Interpret current trends in the surveillance data and develop corresponding recommendations	0
3.1.2.4 Participate in regular feedback of surveillance data to stakeholders	1
3.1.2.5 Write a scientific report using the analysed data	0
3.1.3.: Evaluation of an existing surveillance system Type: Domain	0
3.1.3.1 Describe the public health importance of the health event, and the public health strategy	0
3.1.3.2 Describe the system: 1 list the objectives; 2 describe the health event; 3 state the case definition; 4 draw a flow chart of the system; 5 describe the components and operational modes of the system; 6 assess usefulness by indicating action taken as a result of the data from the surveillance system	0
3.1.3.3 Evaluate the system for each of the following criteria: simplicity, flexibility, acceptability, sensitivity, positive predictive value, representativeness, timeliness	0
3.1.3.4 Describe the resources used to operate the system	0
3.1.3.5 List conclusions and recommendations	0
3.1.3.6 Identify areas for improvement and their feasibility	0
3.1.3.7 Provide stakeholders and other appropriate individuals with written recommendations for improving or discontinuing the surveillance system	0
3.1.3.8 Assist with implementing improvements to the existing surveillance system if requested	0
3.2.: Outbreak investigations Type: Domain	0
3.2.1.: Classical approach to outbreak investigation Type: Domain	0
3.2.1.01 Obtain preliminary information	1
3.2.1.02 Describe public health problem, how it was discovered	0
3.2.1.03 Gather epidemiological information	1
3.2.1.04 Address nature and urgency of the problem	0
3.2.1.05 Plan for future action	0
3.2.1.06 Establish what level of control or investigation is necessary	1
3.2.1.07 Make a site visit if requested and agreed	0
3.2.1.08 Take part in the establishment of the outbreak control team	0
3.2.1.09 Conduct an on-site investigation	0
3.2.1.10 Confirm the outbreak, diagnosis, case definition	1
3.2.1.11 Count cases and orient the data according to time, place and person characteristics	0
3.2.1.12 Develop a hypothesis compatible with descriptive data and with the suspected source and the vehicle	0
3.2.1.13 Test hypothesis, verify biological plausibility and compatibility of epidemiological results with other information	1
3.2.1.14 Develop recommendations for preventive and control measures, verify that control measures are effective	0

EUPHEM Competencies (Internal)

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