Medical Biostatistics for Healthcare Workers
ehc-academy
Program Overview
Medical Biostatistics for Healthcare Workers is a foundational course for nurses, doctors, public health professionals, and allied health workers. It introduces essential biostatistical concepts, from descriptive statistics to study designs, p-values, and confidence intervals, using practical healthcare examples.
Program Objectives
- Understand and apply statistical concepts in healthcare.
- Evaluate clinical research and assess risks.
- Communicate data effectively.
- Support evidence-based patient care and public health decisions.
Skills Acquired
Interpret medical literature. Apply biostatistics in healthcare practice.
Course Modules
- Introduction to Biostatistics – Importance and applications.
- Study Design & Sampling – Research planning basics.
- Data Types – Qualitative and quantitative data.
- Descriptive Statistics – Mean, median, and standard deviation.
- Hypothesis Testing – Probability and statistical significance.
- Statistical Tests – Common statistical analyses.
Requirements
- Basic Math & Statistics: Understanding percentages, ratios, averages, and basic probability
- Health Terminology: Familiarity with medical and public health terms (e.g., morbidity, mortality)
- Scientific Mindset: Comfort with reading or summarizing short scientific texts or health articles