Hygiene-Epidemiology-Public Health

Course Code:

8131


Semester:

8th Semester

Weekly Teaching hours:

3

Credits:

6

eClass Link:

https://bisc.uniwa.gr/course/ygieini-kai-epidimiologia-dimosia-ygeia/

Course Tutors

Dimitrios Bendos, Apostolos Beloukas

 

The course material aims to introduce students to the basic concepts of hygiene as well as to develop their ability to understand the basic concepts of hygiene, epidemics including types of epidemiological studies as well as applications in Public Health issues. Moreover, the course aims to make students understand the differences between various epidemiological studies, studying and analyzing the physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic factors that affect the health of workers in areas and laboratories that provide health and diagnostic services. The knowledge of Hygiene and Epidemiology, that is the distribution and development of diseases and the factors that shape or can affect them, is important for the comprehensive assessment of the health of individuals and populations; it is a prerequisite for the differential diagnosis and evaluation of therapeutic efficacy, provides the basis for all Public Health issues and is essential for monitoring the current literature and conducting biomedical research.

Course Outline

Upon completion of the course students will be able to:

  • Explain the principles of diseases with special emphasis on changing environmental factors.
  • Promote the application of Epidemiology and Hygiene in the prevention of diseases and the provision of both environmental and related to biomedical laboratories health.
  • Study health professionals, as well as the services they provide in relation to health and the growing need for care services.
  • Ensure good performance both in terms of prevention and precaution.
  • Establish the basis of continuous interest in Epidemiology.
  • Understand the role of epidemiology in assessing the effectiveness and adequacy of care and health by community services.
  • Understand the modern practical applications of laboratory virology in clinical practice.

Use general texts, reference books and a range of other resources to further develop knowledge through continuous independent learning