Half-Day Workshop:
Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Perinatal and Reproductive Research
MCHR offers a half day workshop which is designed to provide a basic grounding for those with no prior training in these areas. No course is yet planned for 2007.
INDICATIVE FEES:
| Registration Fee |
$75 |
| Earlybird |
$60 |
All prices include GST and are in Australian Dollars (ABN: 64 804 735 113)
Short Course in Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology MCHR offers an annual Short Course in Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology covering a range of topics on perinatal and reproductive health, including:
- descriptive epidemiology of pregnancy, births and birth outcomes
- fertility, infertility and assisted reproduction
- contraception, unintended pregnancy and termination of pregnancy
- early pregnancy loss
- fetal growth
- preterm birth
- labour, birth and interventions in the birth process
- maternal, perinatal and infant mortality and morbidity
- birth defects and malformations
- women's views and experiences of maternity care The course includes considerable discussion of epidemiological principles and methods, such as:
- data sources
- descriptive epidemiology
- study designs
- development and evaluation of interventions
- use of qualitative and quantitative methods
- indigenous health issues and sociodemographic factors in reproductive and perinatal health Held in Melbourne, the venue for the course is the MCHR centre in Carlton, close to the city and the Royal Women's Hospital. Top Objectives On completion of the course participants should have: 1. An appreciation of the principles of epidemiological methods and research in the areas of:
· patterns of births, and birth outcomes in Australia
· fertility, infertility and early pregnancy
· preterm birth
· birth and intervention in the birth process
· perinatal outcomes
· women's views and experiences of pregnancy and birth.
2. An understanding of the uses of vital statistics and routinely collected perinatal data.
3. Knowledge of the main resources in reproductive and perinatal epidemiology, including
those related to evidence based practice.
4. An understanding of the major methodological issues in epidemiological research in the
above areas.
5. An understanding of some current debates and controversies in perinatal epidemiology. Who will benefit from the course? The course is designed for those with some experience or training in epidemiology or
clinical research and an interest in the reproductive and perinatal area. Participants in previous years have included:
- health professionals and researchers working in the reproductive or perinatal area such as midwives, biomedical scientists, nurses, obstetricians and gynaecologists, general practitioners, neonatologists
- epidemiologists and public health researchers
- postgraduate students working on issues related to reproductive and perinatal health, public health or women's health. Who teaches the course? The course is conducted by Professor Judith Lumley together with other staff at the Mother & Child Health Research and invited lecturers who are experts in the field. Professor Lumley is an internationally renowned leader in the field of perinatal epidemiology and public health research. Apart from 18 months at the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, University of Oxford in 1995-1996, she has been the Director of the centre since it began. Top Special International Guest Speakers have included: Professor Christine McArthur, University of Birmingham , U.K.
Professor Debra Bick, Thames Valley University , U.K.
Dr Heather Winter, University of Birmingham , U.K.
Professor Leah Albers, University of New Mexico , U.S.A. Speakers who contribute to the course include: Prof Robert Burrows, Chair Maternal - Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University
Prof Jeremy Oates, Clinical Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Women's Hospital (Melbourne)
Assoc Prof Jane Gunn, Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne
Assoc Prof Kelsey Hegarty, Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne
Assoc Prof James King, Department of Perinatal Medicine, Royal Women's Hospital
Assoc Prof Paul Lancaster, AIHW National Perinatal Statistics Unit, Sydney
Assoc Prof Julia Shelley, Deakin University
Assoc Prof Alison Venn, Menzies Centre for Population Health Research, University of Tasmania
Assoc Prof Jane Halliday, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and Birth Defects Register, Victorian Perinatal Data Collection Unit, Department of Human Services
Dr Mary Anne Biro, Midwifery Manager, Primary Maternity Care, Monash Medical Centre-Clayton
Dr Helen McLachlan, Graduate Clinical School of Midwifery and Neonatal Studies, La Trobe University
Ms Glenda McDonald,
Project Officer - NEBGAC (National Evidenced Based Guidelines for AntenatalCare),
Women's & Children's Hospitals Australasia; Project Co-ordinator - 3 Centres Collaboration of senior obstetric and midwifery leaders
Carolyn Nickson, Australian Research Centre for Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University
Evi Muggli, Centre for Clinical Effectiveness, Monash Institute of Health Services Research, Monash Medical Centre
Merliyn Riley, Victorian Birth Defects Register (VBDR) and
Victorian Perinatal Data Collection Unit
and MCHR staff Top Feedback from past course participants "Course was great - very professional and well managed with enthusiastic presenters." "Congratulations to all those involved in a very stimulating, varied, clearly taught course." "A lot of class discussion took place on controversial issues." "Very interesting discussion on data validity. The application and interpretation of biostatistics continues to be a challenge." "I thought this Course was excellent. I enjoyed it a lot and met many interesting people, and the students had a fantastic diversity of backgrounds." "Most enjoyable and inspiring .. to go and look at my work practice. Thank you all, food was great too. I will recommend the Course to others." SHORT COURSE - INDICATIVE FEES ONLY
| Full Registration Fee |
$1,100 |
Concession* $880 |
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| Earlybird |
$990 |
Concession* $770 |
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Prices include GST and are in Australian Dollars (ABN: 64 804 735 113) *Concessions are available for staff and students of La Trobe University and
staff of Women's & Children's Health, Victoria Top What is included in the registration fee?
- Formal lectures and small group work. A number of journal articles are provided for critical appraisal sessions. These are held in small groups, facilitated by the course faculty. Small group problem solving sessions are organised in a similar way.
- Comprehensive course notes.
- Morning and afternoon teas and lunches.
- Informal social function
For a .pdf of the SHORT COURSE FLYER and REGISTRATION FORM, click here. For further information regarding this year's program please email mchr@latrobe.edu.au or phone (03) 8341 8500. Top Two-day Workshop on Design and Conduct of Perinatal Trials
This workshop is suitable for all those interested in designing or carrying out a randomised trial, regardless of prior experience. Previously, clinicians, midwives, nurses, public health researchers in the perinatal field, research scientists and postgraduate students have attended. Participants work in small groups to develop a protocol for a proposed randomised trial in the perinatal field. The workshop covers aspects of trial design and management. Practical tutorials focus on the use of computer packages for the estimation of sample size and power. Use of the Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews and computer packages for the estimation of sample size and power will be available. Formal presentations by world-renowned Professor Judith Lumley covering aspects of trial design and management will be a highlight.
INDICATIVE FEES:
| Full Registration Fee |
$375 |
| Early Bird Registration available up to one month prior |
$325 |
| University & RWH staff, full-time students |
$275 |
Fees include workshop notes, lunches and morning/afternoon teas.
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