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Tutorials Developed for Epi Info™
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After careful consideration, CDC will be phasing out support for Epi Info™. Product development and technical assistance for Epi Info™ will discontinue after Sept. 30, 2025. The Desktop tool will remain functional without CDC assistance as long as Windows 11 is supported by Microsoft. This sunsetting decision is part of CDC's realignment of resources to focus on products that support the ONE CDC approach to data modernization in public health strategies. CDC understands that this may impact your operations, and we want to ensure users have ample time to transition smoothly. CDC is committed to assist throughout this transition period. A team has been assembled to ensure smooth sunsetting of support for Epi Info™ with an emphasis on customer experience. The team will continue to offer support and maintenance for Epi Info™ until the sunset date.
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Tutorials Included in Epi Info™ 7
Epi Info™ 7 Salmonella Outbreak Tutorial
This tutorial is an introduction to the basic concepts of Epi Info™ 7. It uses a fictional foodborne outbreak investigation for the training scenario. Topics include creating a survey in Form Designer, using Check Code to customize data entry, creating some analyses with the Visual Dashboard, and presenting data geospatially with Epi Map. Each lesson builds on the knowledge learned in previous lessons. Therefore, we recommend completing each lesson in the order presented before moving to the next lesson. Data files used in this tutorial are included in the Epi Info™ 7 download packages.
Tutorials for Epi Info™ 3.5.4
Epi Info™ 3.5.4 Community Health Assessment Tutorial
This course teaches Epi Info™ 3.5.4 within the framework of a Community Health Assessment. Beginner and Intermediate students will learn to create a survey, enter data, and analyze the results. Graphing, mapping, and presentation methods are also covered in this comprehensive overview of Epi Info™. Advanced students will benefit from the Intermediate Analysis lesson, which focuses on data management and uses data readily available in epidemiologic work from sources such as the United State Census Bureau and the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).
The Epi Info™ 3.5.4 Cholera Outbreak Tutorial
This course, Cholera Outbreak in Rwenshama, teaches Epi Info™ 3.5.4 using a case-study based on an actual investigation of an outbreak of cholera in Uganda. This course is intended for individuals with strong basic computer skills who are expected to collect, manage, and analyze data.
Tutorials Included with Epi Info™ 3.5.4
Epi Info™ comes with three tutorials that illustrate epidemiologic methods using Epi Info™ 3.5.4. These can be accessed from the main Epi Info™ Menu by clicking Help > Tutorials and selecting the tutorial you would like to view.
- Oswego Tutorial
This classic tutorial describes an outbreak investigation following a church supper in Oswego, New York, U.S.A.
Objectives include how to create the following:
- a line listing;
- an epidemic curve;
- 2X2 tables and associated statistics; and
- Food-specific attack rates.
- Rhodo Tutorial
This tutorial describes the investigation of a postoperative rhodococcal infection after open heart surgery.
Objectives include the following:
- make up a questionnaire for descriptive and case-control studies
- construct a questionnaire in Epi Info MakeView and enter data
- revise a questionnaire
- guide data entry with Check Code
- perform sample calculations and obtain random numbers
- analyze data and draw conclusions
- Surveillance Tutorial
This tutorial covers the scenario where you provide consultation and advice on computerizing a surveillance system in a developing country.
Learning Objectives include:- important decisions if remote sites must report to a central site
- identification and updating of records and error correction
- data integrity and confidentiality
- summary data versus individual episode records
- considerations for staffing, equipping, and running a surveillance system
Tutorial examples are often prepared by volunteers who periodically contribute new data and training material. If you are a trainer and would like to share your Epi Info™ training material with others, visit our Epi Info™ User Community Questions & Answers page, browse the articles and post your own questions.
Tutorials Included in Epi Info™ 7
Epi Info™ 7 Salmonella Outbreak Tutorial
This tutorial is an introduction to the basic concepts of Epi Info™ 7. It uses a fictional foodborne outbreak investigation for the training scenario. Topics include creating a survey in Form Designer, using Check Code to customize data entry, creating some analyses with the Visual Dashboard, and presenting data geospatially with Epi Map. Each lesson builds on the knowledge learned in previous lessons. Therefore, we recommend completing each lesson in the order presented before moving to the next lesson. Data files used in this tutorial are included in the Epi Info™ 7 download packages.
Tutorials for Epi Info™ 3.5.4
Epi Info™ 3.5.4 Community Health Assessment Tutorial
This course teaches Epi Info™ 3.5.4 within the framework of a Community Health Assessment. Beginner and Intermediate students will learn to create a survey, enter data, and analyze the results. Graphing, mapping, and presentation methods are also covered in this comprehensive overview of Epi Info™. Advanced students will benefit from the Intermediate Analysis lesson, which focuses on data management and uses data readily available in epidemiologic work from sources such as the United State Census Bureau and the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).
The Epi Info™ 3.5.4 Cholera Outbreak Tutorial
This course, Cholera Outbreak in Rwenshama, teaches Epi Info™ 3.5.4 using a case-study based on an actual investigation of an outbreak of cholera in Uganda. This course is intended for individuals with strong basic computer skills who are expected to collect, manage, and analyze data.
Tutorials Included with Epi Info™ 3.5.4
Epi Info™ comes with three tutorials that illustrate epidemiologic methods using Epi Info™ 3.5.4. These can be accessed from the main Epi Info™ Menu by clicking Help > Tutorials and selecting the tutorial you would like to view.
- Oswego Tutorial
This classic tutorial describes an outbreak investigation following a church supper in Oswego, New York, U.S.A.
Objectives include how to create the following:
- a line listing;
- an epidemic curve;
- 2X2 tables and associated statistics; and
- Food-specific attack rates.
- Rhodo Tutorial
This tutorial describes the investigation of a postoperative rhodococcal infection after open heart surgery.
Objectives include the following:
- make up a questionnaire for descriptive and case-control studies
- construct a questionnaire in Epi Info MakeView and enter data
- revise a questionnaire
- guide data entry with Check Code
- perform sample calculations and obtain random numbers
- analyze data and draw conclusions
- Surveillance Tutorial
This tutorial covers the scenario where you provide consultation and advice on computerizing a surveillance system in a developing country.
Learning Objectives include:- important decisions if remote sites must report to a central site
- identification and updating of records and error correction
- data integrity and confidentiality
- summary data versus individual episode records
- considerations for staffing, equipping, and running a surveillance system
Tutorial examples are often prepared by volunteers who periodically contribute new data and training material. If you are a trainer and would like to share your Epi Info™ training material with others, visit our Epi Info™ User Community Questions & Answers page, browse the articles and post your own questions.