Disease Detectives: Outbreak Investigation, Further Exploration (Self Paced-No CE)
Self-paced
Full course description
PLEASE NOTE: No CE. A certificate of completion is available in this free course.
Whether you are an experienced practitioner who is new to working in outbreak investigations or you just need a refresher, this training will provide an introduction to outbreak investigations, including a short overview recording and an accompanying case scenario to solve at your own pace.
This training was originally presented on October 11, 2022.
Note on Accessibility: This training includes closed captions, a written transcript, and a copy of the slides. To request ASL interpretation, please email us at phprepared@umich.edu.
Estimated time to complete training: 1.25 hrs (75 minutes)
Audience
Public health practitioners and students in Michigan and beyond who are interested in learning more about outbreak investigations, including but not limited to sanitarians, public health nurses, epidemiologists, health communication staff, and community health workers
Learning Objectives
- Describe a systematic approach to outbreak management
- Discuss the challenges that occur during outbreaks and outbreak investigations
- Examine a case scenario using clues to solve a foodborne outbreak
- Consider the potential next steps after the outbreak’s source has been identified, depending on your role
Instructor
- Kayleigh Blaney, MPH, DrPH, Senior Advisor, School of Global Public Health, New York University
Sponsors
Public Health Prepared is the workforce development and public health practice branch of the broader Michigan Center for Infectious Disease Threats & Pandemic Preparedness (MCIDT) initiative, funded by the University of Michigan. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by Public Health Prepared, MCIDT, or the University of Michigan.
Technical Information
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Contact us at PHPrepared@umich.edu with questions.