Course Code: 953P202

Course Title: Communicable disease control

College: LSHTM

Course Director: Cathy Zimmerman

Course Description: This course covers the three main themes of communicable disease control - surveillance, outbreak investigation and vaccines. Surveillance covers general principles as applied to infectious disease locally and nationally, as well as international surveillance. Both epidemiological and management aspects of outbreak investigation are explained. Vaccines cover general principles, evaluation and strategy. There are sessions on specific diseases and vaccines. This course will provide you with sufficient background to set up and run a communicable disease control programme in your country or region.

Assessment: Exam 70% - Written Assignment(s) 30%

Course Credit: All LSHTM Short Courses offer transfer of credit to LSTHM Certificate, Diploma or Masters-level programmes within 4 years of completion

Course Study Hours/Duration: 100 hrs over 35 weeks

Schedule of Availability: Oct - June (Enrolment deadline prior to Oct start - 30th June)

Delivery Mechanisms: Print;

Cost: £857

How to apply: To enquire about applying for this course, or for any other information, please contact the Course Administrator using the online Enquiry Form below