Overview
The goal of this course is to provide information on the initial actions taken during the investigation of foodborne illness. Information includes specimen and sample collection, effective interviewing techniques, and communication strategies that can be effective during the initial investigation.
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 |