Fundamental Field Epidemiology

Course Information

Dates: 16 – 18 & 23 – 24 June 2025, Monday – Wednesday & Monday – Tuesday

Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm (SGT)

Venue: MD1 Tahir Foundation Building, National University of Singapore (map)

SSG Course Code: TGS-2024051318

Overview

This course will introduce the knowledge and tools related to knowledge and tools related to epidemiology and public health practice, in understanding the construct of public health emergencies, quantifying public health threats, and applying in the community dimensions. Besides technical skills, it will also provide insights and hone the inter-personal skills to resolve challenges during outbreak management.

The course is an intermediate level (Tier 2) S-FETP training for field officers who have previously obtained their Tier 1 certificate of completion.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Apply field epidemiologic methods to undertake rapid response on the ground
Assist in surveillance and outbreak investigation using a systematic approach
Acquire skills to effect preventive and preparedness actions

Who Should Attend?

This course is recommended for Environmental, Food and Safety, Disease Prevention officers who have previously obtained their Tier 1 (Applied Epidemiology and Rapid Response; or Basic Outbreak Rapid Response) foundational certificate of completion and are keen to develop further proficiency in field epidemiology methods, and have support from your supervisors and HR.

Assessment & Certification

A Certificate of Completion in Fundamental Field Epidemiology will be awarded to participants who have achieved a minimum of 75% attendance and pass all assessment components.

Participants who successfully obtain both Tier 1 and 2 completion certifications will be awarded the Professional Certificate in Outbreak Alert and Response.

Pre-requisites

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
Relevant public health related work experience
Candidates with other qualifications and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval
Officers must have their Tier 1 foundational certificate of completion in order to attend this course

Course Instructors

Associate Professor Steven Ooi

Senior Consultant, Infectious Disease Research and Training Office, National Centre for Infectious Diseases

Programme Director, Singapore Field Epidemiology Training Programme

Associate Professor (Joint), NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

View his full profile here.

Ms Wendy Sng

Deputy Director (Biorisk and Biosurveillance), Animal and Veterinary Service, National Parks Board

One Health Secretary for AVA and NParks

One Health Project Lead for Biosurveillance Framework

ASEAN Alternate Focal Point for Veterinary Epidemiology

Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) Trainer

Dr Chua Tze Hoong

Group Director (Veterinary Health), Animal and Veterinary Services, National Parks Board

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Associate Professor Teoh Yee Leong

Group Director (Communicable Diseases Collaborations), Communicable Diseases Agency

Adjunct Associate Professor, NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

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Dr Kalisvar Marimuthu

Senior Consultant and Clinical Advisor (Infection Prevention, Control and Outreach), National Centre for Infectious Diseases

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Associate Professor Matthias Toh

Senior Consultant and Head (Data and Epidemiology), National Centre for Infectious Diseases

View his full profile here.

Course Fee

Category	Subsidy available	Fee payable after subsidy*
International Participant	–	S$2943.00
Singapore Citizen aged 39 years & below / Permanent Resident	SSG Funding	S$882.90
Singapore Citizen aged 40 years & above	SSG Funding & Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy	S$342.90
Singapore Citizen / Permanent Resident Sponsored by SMEs	SSG Funding & Enhanced Training Support for SMEs	S$342.90

Remarks:

*Prices stated above are in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and are inclusive of 9% Singapore Goods and Services Tax. The University reserves the right to review and adjust the course fees and make changes to the programme structure and requirements as necessary and accordingly without prior notice.

SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Funding Requirements

This is a SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) approved course. As part of SSG funding requirements, participants must pass all assessment(s) and adhere to the fee payment timeline of 120 days from the course start date.
Individuals or organisations will be liable to pay the full course fees in the event that learners fail to meet the assessment requirements, payment timeline and the other terms and conditions for SSG funding eligibility.

Application

Application closes on 06 June 2025 OR when the application is full
CME & CPE points pending approval
For more information on this course, please contact us at sph_cpe@nus.edu.sg

Cancellation

Cancellation is permissible if conveyed to the course administrator in writing via email before 06 June 2025.
Substitution with another participant is permissible. Please inform the course administrator in writing via email, and provide the name and details of the substitute by 06 June 2025.
The School reserves the right to cancel the course and fully refund the fees in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

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