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Outbreak at Watersedge. Year Developed: 2004. Source: University of Minnesota School of Public Health. Presenter(s): Jayne Griffith, MA, MPH. Type: Interactive Learning Tool. Level: Intermediate Advanced. Length: 60 minutes. Link to all online trainings.
Annotation: In this short, web-based interactive exercise, individuals learn about concepts of environmental and public health by helping to recognize, investigate, test, and draw conclusions about an epidemic. Learners will review patient interviews, map potential contaminant sites, visit the source of the outbreak, and draw conclusions from lab results and observations. In addition to gaining knowledge about environmental health, individuals will also learn about the roles of various public health professionals at a local health department.
Strategic Skills Training Series: Introduction to Systems Thinking. Year Developed: n.a.. Source: Region 2 Public Health Training Center (PHTC). Presenter(s): Varies. Type: Interactive Learning Tool. Level: Introductory. Length: Self-paced.
Annotation: The Strategic Skills Training Series developed by the Region 2 Public Health Training Center (PHTC) aims to help prepare public health practitioners to develop the practices and competencies associated with being a Chief Health Strategist. The modules in this series use the community health improvement planning process to introduce you to the basics of the following four strategic skills areas. This first set of modules has been developed at an introductory level; the next part of the series will build on these foundational modules.
Learning Objectives: • Consider events, patterns, and structures related to a complex problem • Explain what a complex adaptive system is • Explain how mental models impact the way we perceive a problem • List some key systems thinking habits to develop
Introduction to Outbreak Investigation. Year Developed: n.a.. Source: Northwest Center for Public Health Practice. Presenter(s): Jeff Duchin, MD. Type: Narrated Slide Presentation. Level: Introductory. Length: 60 minutes.
Annotation: This module provides a brief overview of outbreak investigation. After defining common terms, the module walks through common steps in outbreak investigations: verify accuracy of disease reports, determine existence of outbreak, establish a case definition, identify additional cases, conduct descriptive epidemiology, generate/test hypotheses, monitor the course of the outbreak, conduct environmental and lab investigation, implement disease control measures, and communicate findings. For each step, the course describes relevant methods and considerations. The module concluded with information about types of outbreak investigators, methods of detecting outbreaks, and provides tips for running a successful outbreak investigation. Examples, sort exercises, and a final assessment are used to reinforce learning.
Learning Objectives: • Recognize indicators of a potential disease outbreak. • Describe the steps in conducting an outbreak investigation. • Identify key communication considerations during outbreak investigations. • Understand public health actions that may result from outbreak investigations.
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Continuing Education: Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits are available. Participants who successfully complete the course are eligible to receive a certificate for 1.0 contact hours for a processing fee of $35.
Developing a Repository of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health (MCH): Past, Present and Future Voices. Year Developed: n.a.. Source: Association of Teachers in Maternal and Child Health. Presenter(s): Donna Peterson. Type: Video. Level: Introductory Advanced. Length: 3 minutes.
Annotation: This oral history, focused on interview with Dr. Donna Peterson was produced by the Harrel Center at the University of South Florida's College of Public Health and funded by the Association of Teachers of Maternal and Child Health (ATMCH) as part of their Innovative Teaching Award, lays the framework for MCH in this country. A total of 11 videos, each under 5 minutes, outline the following topics: (1) Title V History, (2) The Importance of MCH, (3) Leadership Skills, (4) Models of Title V Service Delivery, (5) Using Data, Life Course, and the Role of MCH, (6) Changes in MCH Departments, (7) What Makes a Well-Run Health Department, (8) Coalitions, (9) Interpersonal Relationships, (10) Advocacy for Child Health, and (11) Lessons Learned. Each video is followed by related learning opportunities from the MCH Navigator course catalog.
Basic Infectious Disease Concepts in Epidemiology. Year Developed: n.a.. Source: Northwest Center for Public Health Practice. Presenter(s): John Kobayashi, MD, MPH. Type: Narrated Slide Presentation. Level: Introductory. Length: 60 minutes.
Annotation: This hour-long module provides a brief overview of infectious disease epidemiology. After describing the goals of this field, the module focuses on the concepts of the epidemiologic triangle (agent, host and environment), modes of transmission, communicability, infectivity, pathogenicity, and virulence. The lecture then explains the role of infectious disease epidemiology in descriptive epidemiology, surveillance, and outbreak investigations. Finally, the module explains the concept of immunity, and introduces different forms of disease prevention and control. Examples, short exercises, and a final assessment are used to reinforce learning.
Learning Objectives: • Define key concepts of infectious disease epidemiology. • Explain the relationship of an infectious agent to its host and the environment. • Describe different modes of transmission. • Understand how common infectious agents are classified. • Describe the role of vaccination and other control measures in preventing disease spread.
Special Instructions: Registration is required. Look to the right of the screen and click on "Register in PHLearnLink".
Continuing Education: Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits are available. Participants who successfully complete the course are eligible to receive a certificate for 1.0 contact hours for a processing fee of $35.
Basic Concepts in Data Analysis for Community Health Assessment. Year Developed: n.a.. Source: Washington State Department of Health, Northwest Center for Public Health Practice. Presenter(s): n.a.. Type: Online Course. Level: Introductory. Length: 45-60 minutes per module, 5 modules.
Annotation: This 5 module series discusses various data sources that are commonly used for public health assessment and how to analyze and interpret data for public health purposes. Participants will learn how to identify data sources as well as identify their strengths and limitations for public health research.
Learning Objectives: Module 1--Overview of Public Health Data • Define screening. • Identify uses of data in public health core functions. • List at least three common data sources used to characterize the health or disease status of the community. • List five key attributes of data. • List three elements to consider when assessing data quality. Module 2--Analysis and Interpretation of Public Health Data, Part 1 • Explain the purpose of descriptive epidemiology and how it is used for assessment. • Describe why rates are important in doing assessment. • Name three kinds of rates. • Describe the two types of summary measures. • Explain the purpose of standardizing rates through age adjustment. Module 3--Analysis and Interpretation of Public Health Data, Part 2 • List six measures commonly used in public health. • Describe the difference between uses of incidence and prevalence rates. • Explain different ways to measure statistically significant difference. • Describe how to deal with the problems of unstable rates and small numbers. Module 4--Data Available to Public Health Professionals • List the eight Washington data sources commonly used for public health assessment. • Describe characteristics of each data set and how each set is used in assessment activities. • Describe where to access each data source. Module 5--Presenting Public Health Data • List the common ways to present data. • Choose an appropriate format to present specific kinds of data. • Identify good design practices for tables and charts.
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