To register using this grant please first review your eligibility. If you would like to start pre-course ArcGIS orientation before enrollment in this course, please contact Melissa Payne, PHDA Program Assistant, UVic Continuing Studies for further consultation at: course is eligible for the StrongerBC future skills grant.

ArcGIS software will be introduced in this course.

Admission to the PSC in Population Health Data Analysis or permission of the Faculty Advisor.

Critically interpret spatial approaches and methodology in population health.

Apply a number of spatial techniques to analyze health data.

Identify major uses of GIS in population health.

Explain basic concepts of spatial data as they apply to health data and population health applications.

Identify the importance of the geographic nature of population health.

Throughout the course, students will gain hands-on experience working with a wide range of spatial data and analysis methods using ArcGIS.

the applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to health research and population and public health.

how geographic data are incorporated into health research.

the geographic nature of population and public health.

In this course, students will learn about: > Learn the power of GIS: explore the who, when and where behind health interventions, exposures, and outcomes Please contact Program Coordinator, Ann Greenwood at 25 for more information.

This course is now available to individuals residing outside of Canada. Next course delivery: September to December 2023

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