Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases Short Self-Paced Course, 2nd Edition, Continuing Education Information

Details

Target Audience

This course is broadly designed for healthcare professionals, and students of the healthcare professions, who are engaged in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Time Required to Complete Course

Course participants on average should expect approximately 5 hours are required to complete this course and final examination.

Computing Requirements

The following are the minimum computing requirements for participating this course. Students must have ready access to and be functionally proficient with:

• A personal computer with an up-to-date operating system and ample memory for downloads
• A web browser, preferably the most up-to-date version of Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari
• Applications capable of opening Microsoft Word documents and of viewing PDFs
• An Internet connection, preferably high speed

Successful Completion

The following are the minimum requirements for successfully completing the course:

• Complete pretest
• Complete all readings and interactive in course content
• Complete post-test with a minimum score of 80%
• Complete evaluation
• Complete course credit claims form if registered for continuing education

Competency Objectives

At the completion of this INMED course learners will be able to:

• Describe the worldwide transition in mortality.
• Explain the levels of prevention.
• Describe the criteria for effective disease screening.
• Present an example of targeted screening.

Continuing Education

Physicians

Institute for International Medicine is accredited by the Missouri State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Institute for International Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accreditation Launch Date: April 1, 2022

Accreditation Termination Date: April 1, 2025

Other Healthcare Professionals

A certificate of completion indicating the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ will be issued for completing this course. Certificates may be submitted to applicable state boards for recognition.

Disclosures

Planning Committee