Public Health & YOU: Post-Flood Infectious Diseases, Hazards & Prevention Measures is a Course
Public Health & YOU: Post-Flood Infectious Diseases, Hazards & Prevention Measures
Started Sep 1, 2017
Full course description
About the Webinar
This webinar serves to ensure that everyone has the knowledge and skills to prevent dangers associated with common post-flood infectious diseases and hazards. With the recent devastating hurricanes of Harvey and Irma, severe and catastrophic weather and floods will be something that continues to affect communities throughout the United States.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Recognize common causes of post-flood infectious diseases.
- Identify basic infectious disease prevention measures.
- Gain insight into post-flood hazards and methods of safe cleanup.
- Acquire information about post-cleanup disinfection and personal protective equipment.
Meet the Instructor
Aurora Le, MPH, CPH
Aurora Le, MPH, CPH serves as Academic Specialist: Project Coordinator/Educational Specialist at Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington and supports the activities of the Biosafety and Infectious Disease Training Initiative (BIDTI). Aurora’s areas of research include highly infectious diseases and environmental health, with a focus on training and education. Her secondary research includes Community Oriented Primary Care (COPC), community and population-level health, social justice, and addressing health disparities.
How to Get a CEU Certificate
In order to receive a certification of completion with continuing education (CEU), you must enroll in the course. Also, you must score 80% or higher on the Assessment.