This module introduces undergraduate students in Health Sciences and Public Health to the basic principles of biostatistics, epidemiology, and research methodology. Students will learn how to analyze and interpret health data, understand disease patterns, and apply research methods to investigate health-related problems. The module also develops skills for critical evaluation of scientific evidence and evidence-based decision-making.
By the end of this module, students should be able to:
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Explain basic concepts of biostatistics, epidemiology, and research methodology used in health sciences.
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Apply basic statistical and epidemiological methods to summarize and interpret health-related data.
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Evaluate health research findings and scientific evidence to support informed decision-making in public and environmental health contexts.
This module encompasses the principles of Blood Transfusion science. Blood transfusion science, more commonly known as "blood banking" is an area of laboratory medicine that deals with preparing blood and blood components for transfusion as well as the selection of appropriate, compatible components for transfusion. This module aims at training introducing the principles of blood transfusion science and blood transfusion practice in biomedical laboratory.