Welcome to “Preparing for an Epidemic,” a video lesson devoted to helping individuals and organizations stay safe in the face of an outbreak. This one-off lesson highlights recent epidemics, including Coronavirus, and provides best practices for preparing for and responding to public health crises. In the end, learners should understand that public health involves everyone. When we all do our part to prevent the spread of viruses, germs, and bacteria, we not only protect our own health but also that of our community. (Keywords: pandemic, pandemics, safety, contamination, awareness)
Overview
COURSE DIFFICULTY
COURSE DURATION
9m
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Identify Key Strategies for Epidemic Preparedness
Understand Recent Epidemics and Their Impacts
Implement Best Practices for Public Health Safety
Recognize the Importance of Community Involvement in Health Crises
Develop a Response Plan for Future Outbreaks
Public Health Professionals, Organizational Leaders, Community Health Advocates, Emergency Response Personnel, Educators
None
01. Overview of Recent Epidemics
02. Best Practices for Preparedness
03. Community Health and Safety Strategies
04. Responding to Public Health Crises
05. Developing a Personal and Organizational Response Plan
SKILLS LEARNED
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Identify Key Strategies for Epidemic Preparedness
Understand Recent Epidemics and Their Impacts
Implement Best Practices for Public Health Safety
Recognize the Importance of Community Involvement in Health Crises
Develop a Response Plan for Future Outbreaks
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Public Health Professionals, Organizational Leaders, Community Health Advocates, Emergency Response Personnel, Educators
PREREQUISITES
None
COURSE OUTLINE
01. Overview of Recent Epidemics
02. Best Practices for Preparedness
03. Community Health and Safety Strategies
04. Responding to Public Health Crises
05. Developing a Personal and Organizational Response Plan
