The Zika Virus: What It Is and How to Protect Against It
Begins 06/16/2016
Course Overview
Course Quality RatingTBD Course DescriptionThis course is provided by the Center for Disease Control.An overview of the Zika virus and its spread, including, what it is, how it's transmitted and who it affects. Also discusses how to protect against Zika and how health departments can prepare to recognize, manage and report Zika infections and communicate prevention measures to the public. Click the LAUNCH button below to start or be taken to the course. Target AudienceThis course is designed for communicable disease staff, general public health staff, public health, and public safety communications Learning ObjectivesNone listed Council of Linkages Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (COL)/COL Tier(s)
6B. 1 (Tier 2): Discusses the scientific foundation of the field of public health
6B.2 (Tier 2): Describes prominent events in the history of public health (e.g., smallpox eradication, development of vaccinations, infectious disease control, safe drinking water, emphasis on hygiene and hand washing, access to health care for people with disabilities)
6B.3 (Tier 2): Applies public health sciences (e.g., biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health sciences, health services administration, social and behavioral sciences, and public health informatics) in the delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services
6B.4 (Tier 2): Applies public health sciences in the administration and management of programs
6B.5 (Tier 2): Retrieves evidence (e.g., research findings, case reports, community surveys) from print and electronic sources (e.g., PubMed, Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, The World Health Report) to support decision making
6B.6 (Tier 2): Determines limitations of evidence (e.g., validity, reliability, sample size, bias, generalizability)
6B.7 (Tier 2): Uses evidence in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services
6B.8 (Tier 2): Identifies the laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for the ethical conduct of research (e.g., patient confidentiality, protection of human subjects, Americans with Disabilities Act)
6B.9 (Tier 2): Contributes to the public health evidence base (e.g., participating in Public Health Practice-Based Research Networks, community-based participatory research, and academic health departments; authoring articles; making data available to researchers)
6B.10 (Tier 2): Develops partnerships that will increase use of evidence in public health practice (e.g., between practice and academic organizations, with health sciences libraries)
Professional/Disciplinary CompetenciesNone listed FormatOnline/ Archived Webinar Credit /CEUNone available DurationNot listed SpecificationsNone listed Course Publication Date02/04/2016
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