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XJM1 — XJM1 TASK 1: EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF
CONJUNCTIVITIS OUTBREAK
INTRODUCTION TO EPIDEMIOLOGY — D401
PRFA — XJM1
TASK OVERVIEW SUBMISSIONS EVALUATION REPORT
COMPETENCIES
7092.13.1 : Explains Determinants of Diseases and Conditions
The learner explains the determinants of diseases and conditions and their implications
among individuals, groups, and communities from an epidemiological perspective.
7092.13.2 : Applies Logical Reasoning for Collecting Evidence
The learner applies logical reasoning for collecting evidence to solve epidemiological problems.
7092.13.3 : Analyzes Disease Outbreaks
The learner analyzes disease outbreaks and the impact on public health.
INTRODUCTION
An essential skill for health and human services professionals is understanding the
determinants of communicable, viral, and chronic diseases. These individuals must apply
problem-based inquiries to analyze real-world public health problems. This is done to
facilitate an understanding of necessary data points, and interpret that information, to
support an informed analysis and effective decision making.
This task challenges you to analyze a real-world disease outbreak. You will identify and
analyze the factors that contributed to the transmission of that outbreak. You will then
identify any gaps in the evidence or data and explain how those gaps would be helpful in
furthering the analysis of the outbreak. Finally, you will analyze the patterns found in the
data to explain any differences or irregularities.
Note: All references used should be current, within the last five years.
SCENARIO
Introduction
In May 2018, two outbreaks of conjunctivitis occurred in quick succession at two nearby
boarding schools. School A had 559 students and teachers and School B had 784 students
and teachers. The students lived in dormitory rooms housing approximately 10 students in
, each room. Students would live in those rooms during the week while not in class, and all
students returned home each weekend. While staying at the schools, each
XJM1 — XJM1 TASK 1: EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF
CONJUNCTIVITIS OUTBREAK
INTRODUCTION TO EPIDEMIOLOGY — D401
PRFA — XJM1
TASK OVERVIEW SUBMISSIONS EVALUATION REPORT
COMPETENCIES
7092.13.1 : Explains Determinants of Diseases and Conditions
The learner explains the determinants of diseases and conditions and their implications
among individuals, groups, and communities from an epidemiological perspective.
7092.13.2 : Applies Logical Reasoning for Collecting Evidence
The learner applies logical reasoning for collecting evidence to solve epidemiological problems.
7092.13.3 : Analyzes Disease Outbreaks
The learner analyzes disease outbreaks and the impact on public health.
INTRODUCTION
An essential skill for health and human services professionals is understanding the
determinants of communicable, viral, and chronic diseases. These individuals must apply
problem-based inquiries to analyze real-world public health problems. This is done to
facilitate an understanding of necessary data points, and interpret that information, to
support an informed analysis and effective decision making.
This task challenges you to analyze a real-world disease outbreak. You will identify and
analyze the factors that contributed to the transmission of that outbreak. You will then
identify any gaps in the evidence or data and explain how those gaps would be helpful in
furthering the analysis of the outbreak. Finally, you will analyze the patterns found in the
data to explain any differences or irregularities.
Note: All references used should be current, within the last five years.
SCENARIO
Introduction
In May 2018, two outbreaks of conjunctivitis occurred in quick succession at two nearby
boarding schools. School A had 559 students and teachers and School B had 784 students
and teachers. The students lived in dormitory rooms housing approximately 10 students in
, each room. Students would live in those rooms during the week while not in class, and all
students returned home each weekend. While staying at the schools, each
