SHEA/CDC Training Course in Healthcare Epidemiology
Sponsored by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.
2011 SHEA/CDC
Training Course in
Healthcare Epidemiology
May 14-17, 2011
Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel
150 West 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Ph: (801) 401-2000
website
Room Rate: $119/night, including airport shuttle and free wifi in guest rooms
Learn more about the program by downloading the 2010 brochure. (2011 brochure to come.)
The SHEA/CDC Course in Healthcare Epidemiology provides training for infectious diseases fellows, healthcare epidemiologists, infection preventionists, quality improvement staff, public health officials, and others interested in training and application of epidemiologic principles.
The course, in existence for more than 10 years, emphasizes hands-on exercises, practical materials, and case studies supplemented with lectures and seminars covering fundamental aspects of healthcare epidemiology, including:
Registration Rates
(subject to change)
Individual Registrants - $625
Fellows (with proof of training status) - $450
Objectives
- Identify the major statistical methods applied to epidemiologic data.
- Use appropriate data acquisition methods to assess validity, interpret statistical tests, and make causal relationships.
- Apply different surveillance techniques and computerization methods.
- Define trends in transmission and control of healthcare-associated infections and drug resistant-pathogens, as well as other emerging infections in the healthcare setting.
- Discuss quality improvement (QI) methods that impact healthcare epidemiology and safety in the healthcare setting.
- Discuss the usage and role of the public health agencies in practice.
- Apply and define various outbreak investigation techniques.
- Recognize the role of CDC in healthcare epidemiology in the U.S., including providing national healthcare epidemiology data and assistance in outbreak investigation, and disseminating, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based guidelines for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections and other adverse events.
Scholarships
Jonathan Freeman Scholarship
The Jonathan Freeman Scholarship was established by SHEA to promote the training of outstanding infectious disease fellows who demonstrate interest in the field of healthcare epidemiology. The society established the scholarship in the memory of Jonathan Freeman, MD, MPH, a teacher and researcher in field of healthcare epidemiology dedicated to improving the delivery of healthcare through the prevention of nosocomial infections. Dr. Freeman was a founding faculty member who for a decade taught the epidemiology and statistics track of the course. Up to five Jonathan Freeman Scholarships in the amount of $500 each will be awarded to infectious disease fellows at every course to defray the expenses of attending the program. In addition to the $500 amount, each scholarship winner will receive a complimentary registration.
To apply, please submit:
• CV
• A letter of no more than one page describing why you would like to have additional training in healthcare epidemiology
• A letter from your program director outlining your qualifications
Gina Pugliese Scholarship
The Gina Pugliese Scholarship was established by SHEA to promote the training of a non-physician infection preventionist (IP) with a minimum of two years experience, who has shown outstanding interest and leadership in the field. SHEA established this scholarship in honor of Gina Pugliese, RN, MS, a prominent IP and leader in the field of healthcare epidemiology. Ms. Pugliese was a founding faculty member of the SHEA/CDC Training Course and cochair for fifteen years. Each scholarship recipient will receive $500 grant to defray the expenses of attending the program and complimentary registration to the course.
To apply, please submit:
• CV
• A letter of no more than one page describing why you would like to have additional training in healthcare epidemiology
• A letter from your supervisor or a colleague in the field, outlining your qualifications and leadership skills
Submission of applications does not constitute enrollment in the course.
Accreditation
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America designates this educational activity for a maximum of 23.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CNE
This activity has been submitted to the Virginia Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Virginia Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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