Injury Prevention - Professional Development Course
Overview
This course aims to provide students with a clear understanding of the magnitude of the injury burden, both in the developed and developing world, and the strategies that are required to address this burden.
This two-day intensive course is offered by the University of Sydney’s School of Public Health in conjunction with The George Institute for Global Health.
The course combines a series of lectures with interactive small group work and a computer-based practical session.
Course aims
After completing this Unit, you will understand and apply:
- Descriptive epidemiology of injury burden,
- Injury data, surveillance and analyses,
- Risk group identification: including young males, older persons, indigenous populations and children and
- Effective intervention strategies for reduction and control of injury.
Presenters
Unit coordinator: Professor Rebecca Ivers, Director of the Injury Division, The George Institute for Global Health
Dates
Day 1: Friday 18 October 2013
Day 2: Monday 21 October 2013
Application deadline
There is a limit of 40 places, so please book your place early.
Apply for this course
Download the application form from the George institute and apply now.
More information
Student Office
Room 329, Level 3
School of Public Health
Edward Ford Building (A27)
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9036 5487 or +61 2 9351 4366
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