Statistics are the art of collecting and analyzing data subject to random variations, the statistical sciences are very much related to medical matters. There are medical statistics and health statistics. Statistical methods are necessary in obtaining, analyzing and interpreting information, health statistics are usually carried out through a survey and study of an area for specific public health research. Prior to the survey, samples are randomly or multistage obtained. The statistical data are then analyzed or the team collects information from indirect sources such as Records, scientific books, official bodies and health research centers in the country.

The British Academy for Training and Development offers a training course in the foundations of health statistics and assessment of the health status of communities using common standards and within the global and evolving curricula.

Who should attend?

* Health statisticians.

* Medical record technicians.

* Anyone who wants to develop his understanding of public health and develop his analytical and mathematical skills.

How attendees will benefit?

* Health survey stages and initial steps to clarify the purpose of surveys.

* Identification of data collection methods and design of questionnaires.

* Prepare and document the credibility of questionnaires and conduct field studies.

* Collect, process, interpret and evaluate data and write statistical reports.

* The concept of health statistics.

* Health statistics data sources

* Health survey.

* Census.

* Design and types of samples.

* Statistical analysis using computers.