Written Assignment
Epidemiologists examine how and where disease outbreaks begin, how they are transmitted, and how to prevent future outbreaks to improve the overall health of the public.
The United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics expects epidemiologist employment to rise significantly between now and 2028. Here are a few leading ones to consider:
Academic research Applied Epidemiologist Climate Health Epidemiologist
Clinical Trial Research Disaster Epidemiologist Epidemiology Investigator
Management and Administration Professor of Epidemiology Field Epidemiology
Clinical Epidemiologist Molecular Epidemiologist Infection Control Preventionist
Pharmaceutical Epidemiologist Statistician/Analyst Veterinary Epidemiologist
Communicable disease Nurse Risk Management Policy Analyst
Your assignment is to choose a career in epidemiology to research. You may use one from the list provided or one from another source that may interest you more. Once you have chosen a career to explore, you will answer the following questions:
1. How much education is required?
2. Where would they work? (In a hospital, for the state, the CDC, etc.)
3. What are the salary expectations?
4. Would travel be involved?
5. What are the personal health or personal risks involved in this career?
6. What ethical issues might arise in this type of career?
7. What laws or licensing agencies govern this field of epidemiology?
8. Why do you feel this would be an interesting or challenging career?
9. How does the career align with associated jobs in Public Health, such as social work?
10. Does this career offer an avenue for further advancement in the field?
The title of your assignment should be: “Careers Related to Epidemiology and Public Health.”
Number a Word Document 1-10 and answer each question separately. Skip a space between each answer.
Be thorough but limit your answers to no more than 1-3 sentences.
At the end of your report skip two spaces and Include a reference, even if only your textbook. Make sure it is provided in the proper APA format.
When finished, submit your report for grading.
Grammar, punctuation, spelling, and the quality of your writing will influence your grade.
Check your work to make sure you have addressed each of the nine questions and proofread for errors before submitting.