Section outline

  • Learning Objectives:

    • Understand the significant roles of the human and technological elements of health practice.
    • Recognize the diverse professionals within and beyond public health that contribute to the success of surveillance and investigations.
    • Recognize key sources of data. 
    • Recognize ways in which professionals work with the media.
    • Understand how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention serves as a resource for training, technical support, and surveillance and reporting of epidemiological data.