Calendar 2005–06

346 Part 5 • Department Profiles and Programmes of Studies Courses Offered 1. Epidemiology I 2. Biostatistics I 3. Epidemiology II 4. Biostatistics II 5. Epidemiology III 6. Biostatistics III Postgraduate Diploma Programme in Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (Part-time) New infectious diseases and new problems of existing infectious diseases continue to pose threats to the health of Hong Kong population and the population of the world at large. Evidences required for effective control and prevention of infectious diseases include those on disease etiology, diagnosis, prognosis, costs and benefits of treatment and public health intervention. This programme aims to provide state-of-the-art knowledge in epidemiology, microbiology, laboratory, and public health measures. Besides methodologies for outbreak investigation and surveillance, infectious process, laboratory diagnostic methods and hospital related infections, updated development on infectious diseases and epidemiology issues will also be discussed. Courses offered (A) Core Modules 1. Basic Epidemiology 2. Basic Biostatistics 3. Principles of Infectious Diseases and Laboratory 4. Epidemiology and Control of Infectious Diseases 5. Nosocomial Infection and Control Measures in Hospital (B) Elective Modules 1. Common Viral Infections 2. Prevention Effectiveness 3. Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation 4. Epidemiology II 5. Clinical Trial Methods Postgraduate Diploma Programme in Family Medicine (Part-time) Courses Offered (A) Core Courses 1. Principles and Practice of Family Medicine I 2. Principles and Practice of Family Medicine II 3. Evidence-based Primary Care (B) Elective Courses 1. Basic Epidemiology and Statistics in Primary Care 2. Counselling and Communication Skills I 3. Counselling and Communication Skills II 4. Rational Prescribing and Therapeutic Update