Description:
This course will present the background and history of public health preparedness, federal public health preparedness programs and resources, and who participates in a federal response to public health emergencies. The course should take approximately 40 minutes to complete.
Learning Objectives:
- Define a public health emergency
- Describe the key features of the national Laboratory Response Network
- Identify the federal agencies responsible for coordinating the response to a public health threat
- and describe federal agencies' roles
PHEP Capabilities:
Community Preparedness
Community Recovery
Topic:
Public Health Preparedness Basics
Format:
Online Course
Time:
1 hour
Level:
Introductory
University:
Texas A&M University
PERLC:
Training and Education Collaborative PERLC