This course is an introduction to public health law in the United States.
Organization: Region 6 - South Central Public Health Training Center
Public Health to the Rescue: Emergency Response is Now a Core Function
This program will examine the roles played by three state public health agencies in the response and recovery phases of Hurricane Katrina, specifically with respect to the public health core
Recognition and Safe Handling of Chemical Terrorist Agents
This course provides an in-depth guide to the initial public health response to a chemical terrorist attack
Risk Communication in Public Health Emergencies
This course is an introduction to risk and crisis communication during a public health emergency. The latest theory from the literature and applied concepts from agency recommendations are covered. This
Weaving the Threads of Culture: Working Effectively with American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN)
This course is a series of lessons aimed at providing you with the information needed to improve your ability to communicate more effectively with the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) community
Vectors of Disease in Disasters
This course consists of two parts. Part one will discuss vectors of health importance in a disaster. This part will address vectors such as mosquitoes, flies, ticks, fleas and rodents.
Systems Thinking for Maternal and Child Health: Applications in Practice
Systems thinking and using the systems approach to manage public health controversies can provide new and exciting opportunities and collaborations, yet the importance of this concept is often overlooked. Many
Supporting Children in Times of Crisis
In times of crisis, children are often the most vulnerable. Whether they are personally affected or exposed to traumatic circumstances through the media, it is important to protect children’s emotional
Succession Planning for Public Health Agencies
In this course, the instructors will discuss the public health workforce shortage as well as succession planning, a key element in addressing that shortage.
Successful Strategies for Integration of Immunization and Emergency Preparedness Programs in Planning and Practice
This broadcast will convene a panel of subject matter experts from both immunization and emergency preparedness programs to address national policy recommendations developed by the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM).