Prerequisite Introductory course on fundamental principles of epidemiology and public health. 3. information sources for determining the risk of specific environmental and occupational health hazards. 3. recognize when to refer a patient to a specialist in environmental and occupational medicine. Rationale Screening tests can pick up a disease in earlier stages when the disease may be easier to cure or treat. Screening tests are not being utilized in medicine according to recommendations of authorities.
Controversy exists about a number of screening procedures.
New screening tests are being proposed by advocates and researchers. Prerequisite Clinical epidemiology and biostatistics course. 4. discuss ways to increase rate of use of well-accepted screening tests in a primary care office. 2. perform breast and cervix examinations and interpret PAP test results appropriately. 3. properly interpret screening tests including lipid profiles, lead and Mantoux testing.