Occupational Health for Public Health Responders

Topic: 
Responder Health & Safety
Format: 
Online Course
Time: 
15 minutes
Level: 
Introductory
University: 
University of North Carolina
PERLC: 
University of North Carolina PERLC

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Description: 

This training, offered by the UNC School of Global Public Health, explains the different routes of disease transmission and ways to protect public health responders, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and universal precautions. It is part of a training series for local public health preparedness staff.

Learning Objectives: 
  • Explain routes of disease transmission
  • Describe hand hygiene
  • Identify types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Discuss contact, droplet, and airborne precautions
PHEP Capabilities: 
Responder Safety and Health