This course integrates and applies the principles and tools of epidemiology and biostatistics to decision-making in the health care environment. Core epidemiology and biostatistics concepts and analytic methods will be explored in the context of the role of DNP leaders. The focus of the course is on critical appraisal and interpretation of data obtained through epidemiological investigations and statistical analyses in evaluating population and clinical outcomes and in making strategic clinical and organizational decisions. Principles and methods of data analysis central to understanding health-related indicators for clinical and population health management will be applied by students throughout the course.

This course integrates and applies the principles and tools of epidemiology and biostatistics to decision-making in the health care environment. Core epidemiology and biostatistics concepts and analytic methods will be explored in the context of the role of DNP leaders. The focus of the course is on critical appraisal and interpretation of data obtained through epidemiological investigations and statistical analyses in evaluating population and clinical outcomes and in making strategic clinical and organizational decisions. Principles and methods of data analysis central to understanding health-related indicators for clinical and population health management will be applied by students throughout the course.