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DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC HEALTH.

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In the 1870 a year Diploma in State Medicine" tuted by a resolution of the Board of Trinity College. In 1898 it was resolved that the title of the "Diploma in State Medicine " be changed to that of "Diploma in Public Health.”

The conditions under which the Diploma is awarded are governed by the Regulations and Rules adopted by the General Medical Council.

A copy of these Rules and a list of Institutions recognized for purposes of instruction by Dublin University may be obtained by application to the Registrar of the School of Physic, Trinity College, Dublin.

EXAMINATION.

The Examination for the Diploma is divided into two parts, which may be taken separately or together.

Part I: the subjects are :

Chemistry in relation to Public Health-Paper and Practical.
Experimental Physics and Meteorology-Practical.

Bacteriology and Pathology-Paper and Practical.

Before presenting himself for examination the candidate must be a Registered Medical Practitioner, and must produce certificates of having attended a Laboratory Course or Courses in accordance with the Rules of the General Medical Council.

Part II: the subjects are:-
Hygiene and Epidemiology--Paper.
Sanitary Engineering-Paper.

Public Health and Vital Statistics-Paper.
Practical Sanitary Inspection and Report.

Before presenting himself for examination, the candidate must have passed Part I, and have attended the Courses of Instruction in accordance with the Regulations of the General Medical Council.

Candidates are required to send in their applications and certificates of the required courses of study at least 14 days before the first day of examination.

The Fee for each part of the examination is £5 5s., which must be paid to the Registrar of the School of Physic at least one week before the Examination begins.

The fee for re-examination in either part is £2 2s.

The Diploma is granted by the Senior Proctor to candidates who complete Part II, of the examination.

Dates of Examinations.-The examinations are held three times in each year.

Part I will begin on October 7, 1918; March 10, June 30, October 6, 1919.

Part II will begin on October 10, 1918; March 13, July 3, October 9, 1919.

COURSES FOR PART 1.

LABORATORY COURSES.

Candidates for the Diploma in Public Health can attend the following Laboratory courses, which are given in the Laboratories of the School of Physic.

CHEMISTRY IN RELATION TO PUBLIC HEALTH.

This course is conducted in the Chemical Laboratory; it is continued through two terms, and comprises lectures, demonstrations and laboratory practice in the chemical analysis and microscopical examination of water, sewage, sewage effluents, air, foods, &c. The class meets three times weekly, and begins in the first week of November and February, and in the second week of April.

The Laboratory is open at other hours, in addition to those at which the class meets, for the use of candidates taking this

course.

The fee for the course is £5 58.

SYLLABUS OF COURSE IN CHEMISTRY.

Examination of water. The chemical analysis of water, sewage, and sewage effluents. Examination of air. The estimation of carbon dioxide and detection of other impurities in air. Complete analysis of milk and butter. Detection of adulterants, preservatives, and poisons in milk, butter, flour, tea, coffee, mustard, pepper, vinegar, and other common foodstuffs. Detection and estimation of picric acid in beer, and of alum in bread and flour.

Determination of the acidity of vinegar.

Microscopic examination of starches.

Chemical analysis of aerated and alcoholic beverages.

Identification and examination of common disinfectants and antiseptics.

Detection of various common poisons in organic mixtures.

General chemistry of ether, chloroform, chloral, salicylic acid, boric acid, phenol, cresols and formaline. Assay of caffeine in

coffee.

BACTERIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY.

A course in Bacteriology and Pathology is given in the School of Pathology three times in each year for candidates for the Diploma in Public Health. Instruction includes the subjects contained in the following syllabus :

Micro-organisms. Definition, classification, conditions of growth, vitality. Chemical changes produced.

Cultures. Preparation of culture media, different kinds of cultures, anaerobic methods.

Methods of Isolation.

Staining methods.—Direct stains, special stains (Gram, ZiehlNeelsen, Neisser). Staining of flagella and spores, making and staining sections.

Pathogenic micro-organisms and allied species-Morphology, staining reactions, appearance in cultures, clinical methods of search. Pathogenic yeasts and moulds. Protozoa.—Life history, hosts, morphology, and methods of investigation of the commoner pathogenic protozoa.

Methods of quantitative bacterial analysis.

Water, Milk, Air.-The commoner non-pathogenic microorganisms found in each. Identification of pathogenic organisms, quantitative analysis.

Food.-Micro-organisms in putrefaction and meat poisoning. Sewage.-Quantitative analysis and methods of treatment. Germicides and Disinfectants-Mode of action, standardisation. Immunity.-Definition. Theories. Clinical use of the methods of complement fixation, agglutination, opsonic index, preparation of antitoxins, preparation and standardisa tion of vaccines, use of vaccines.

The class meets three times in each week.

The courses begin in the first week in November, the first week in February, and the second week in April.

The Fee for the Course is £6 6s.

METEOROLOGY.

Candidates will be examined in the subject-matter of the following Syllabus:

Use and theory of instruments required in meteorological stations.

How to read the barometer, to correct and reduce readings.

Barometric charts, isobars, cyclones and anticyclones. Weather forecasting.

Measurement of temperatures--air and ground temperatures. Maximum and minimum thermometers.

Measurement of solar and terrestrial radiation.

Determination of dewpoint and hygrometric state of atmosphere. Wet and dry bulb hygrometer. Crova's hygrometer.

Rain-gauge. Measurement of rainfall, Influence of mountains on rainfall.

Measurement of wind velocity. Anemometers.
Sunshine recorders.

Electrical state of the atmosphere. Lightning conductors. Upper-air Investigation.

A course of instruction on the subject-matter of the above syllabus and the use of meteorological instruments is given in the Physical Laboratory and Normal Climatological Station in Trinity College three times in each year. The class meets twice a week, and begins in the first week of February, the first week of May, and the first week of November.

A Fee of £1 18. is charged for this instruction.

COURSES FOR PART II.

For the information of candidates the following particulars are given regarding the subjects included in Part II. of the examination for the Diploma in Public Health :

HYGIENE AND EPIDEMIOLOGY.

Sanitation of dwellings, schools, factories, and workshops, and of villages and towns. School hygiene, medical inspection of schools, housing of the working classes, lodging-houses. Control of infectious diseases. Inspection of slaughter-houses and cowsheds. Inspection of meat and other articles of food. Milkshops-Taking of samples for analysis. Hospital administration. General epidemiology, with special reference to the origin, pathology, symptoms, propagation, geographical distribution, and prevention of endemic, epidemic, and other infectious diseases of temperate and tropical climates. Methods applicable to the medical investigation of epidemics. Unwholesome trades and occupations, and the diseases to which they give rise. Nuisances injurious or dangerous to health.

Diet: modifications associated with age, sex, occupation and climate. Sound and unsound food. Diseases produced by Diseases transmitted by animals, by water,

unsound food.

and by milk. Taking of samples for analysis. Etiology, period of incubation, and characteristics of the principal Epidemic Diseases. Prophylaxis. Methods of disinfection. Port sanitary

work.

SANITARY ENGINEERING.

Planning and construction of healthy dwellings, schools, barracks, and hospitals; arrangements and regulations for slaughter-houses, cow-sheds, and dairies.

Heating and ventilation of public and private dwellings.
Collection and disposal of house refuse.

Sewage disposal for towns, villages, and isolated dwellings. Water supply sources, collection and storage of water. Sources of pollution. Filtration and softening of water.

Candidates are advised to write to the Registrar of the School of Physic regarding books recommended for study.

VITAL STATISTICS AND PUBLIC HEALTH LAW.

Principles and Methods of Vital Statistics.

Marriage, Birth, and Death Rates; their relation to age, sex, occupation, and density of population. Population and housing statistics; causes of increase and decrease of population; estimates of population; emigration. Construction of statistical tables; graphic methods of illustration; calculating machines; life tables. Vaccination. Classification of diseases and causes of death. Epidemic diseases; syphilis; tuberculosis; cancer; infant mortality; notification of infectious diseases. Vital Statistics of Colonies and of foreign countries. Routine work of Medical Officer of Health, School Medical Officer, and Sanitary Inspector. Office routine, records, office books, and reports.

The Acts relating to Public Health.

Candidates will be given an opportunity of showing special knowledge of Sanitary Law as it operates within particular parts of the British Empire, provided that when applying for admission to the examination, they indicate the special law in which they desire to be examined.

The attention of Students is directed to the importance of obtaining a Diploma in Public Health as soon as possible after they obtain their Medical Degrees. An increasing number of Public Bodies require it as well a.s the usual Qualifications in Medicine, Surgery, and Midwifery,

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