Deck 16: Epidemiology As a Profession

Question 1

The Epidemiology Monitor is a newsletter that provides an introduction to ongoing issues and professional concerns of the field of epidemiology.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The field of epidemiology is restricted to only 30 specializations.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

In the United States, epidemiologists play a role in implementing health-related mandates issued by the executive and legislative branches of state government.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Education in epidemiology can be obtained via special summer session programs and online programs.

Question 5

The American College of Epidemiology (ACE) has developed a framework for ethical principles in epidemiology.

Question 6

According to The Association of Schools of Public Health, competencies in epidemiology to be achieved by Master of Public Health degree candidates in public health include:

A) evaluating the strengths and limitations of epidemiologic reports.
B) calculating basic epidemiology measures.
C) communicating epidemiologic information to lay and professional audiences.
D) evaluating the strengths and limitations of epidemiologic reports and calculating basic epidemiology measures.
E) evaluating the strengths and limitations of epidemiologic reports, communicating epidemiologic information to lay and professional audiences, and calculating basic epidemiology measures.

Question 7

Career roles for epidemiologists include:

A) academic workers.
B) healthcare planners.
C) surveillance workers at various levels.
D) researchers.
E) All are correct.