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Screening and Diagnostic Test Evaluation

PUBH5208

This unit is designed to further develop concepts covered in the Epidemiological Methods Unit for those students seeking more detail on screening and diagnostic tests. It will cover a wider range of topics than clinical medicine alone. At the end of this unit, participants should be able to: 1. Understand the basic concepts of screening and diagnostic tests 2. Understand the sources of biases in diagnostic test evaluations3. Critically appraise relevant articles on screening and diagnostic tests4. Understand the principles and current approaches to population-based screening5. Application and translation of current evidence of screening in clinical practiceThe unit is based on weekly discussion of material provided in the unit workbook, session outlines and pre-reading. Students will be encouraged to contribute examples for discussion. This unit is offered in online/distance mode primarily. Face-to-face tutorials may also be offered.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Postgraduate

Credit points: 2

Commencing semesters: 9

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: PUBH5208

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: No

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