Overview
The goal for this online course, which is the first part of a two part course, will be to train public health professionals and other involved personnel to rapidly identify, investigate and implement control measures for a foodborne disease outbreak to reduce the incidence of foodborne illness.
Cost
Free
Scope
These online courses will identify the roles and responsibilities of the epidemiology, laboratory, and environmental investigation disciplines and how they fit into the outbreak team. These courses will emphasize the importance of all team members working together to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the response effort to reduce the incidence of foodborne illness.
Target Audience
The target audience is Epidemiologists, Environmental Health Specialists, laboratory personnel, and any others who would be involved in a foodborne outbreak investigation and response.
If you have already requested this course, log in to the K@TE system to resume the course.
Technical Requirements
| Operating System | Browser/Version | Plug-ins | Pop-up Blockers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 8, 8.1 | IE 9 or above Firefox Google Chrome | MS office viewer (Word, PPT, Excel) Adobe PDF Reader 8 or above Macromedia Flash Player 9 or above | Disable |
| Mac OS X | Safari Firefox Google Chrome | Adobe PDF Reader for Mac Macromedia Flash Player 9 or above | Disable |
Note: Funding for this web course was made possible, in part, by the Department of Homeland Security through grant R181731094, views expressed in written materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Homeland Security; nor does any mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government.