Bioterrorism Preparedness: Factors for the Emergence/Reemergence of Infectious Diseases

Course Description:

The emergence and reemergence of infectious diseases poses new challenges to the public health community. We have witnessed emergence of new infections such as SARS and an increase in the incidence of infections such as tuberculosis during the last decade. Understanding the factors associated with the emergence and reemergence of infectious disease is central for designing prevention and control strategies.

This course is an introduction to the factors responsible for emerging and reemerging infectious diseases. Also, the course will introduce major new infections and infections with increased incidence in the past decade.

Target Audience

Academic Faculty/Staff, Federal Government Employees, State Government Employees, Local Government Employees, Non-Government Employees and Students

Learning Objectives

  • Identify factors that contribute to the emergence and reemergence of infectious disease
  • Describe the mechanisms of the development of antimicrobial resistance
  • Illustrate how environmental and ecological factors influence infectious diseases
  • Describe transmission dynamics of infectious diseases
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.00 Participation/CE
    Tulane Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) awards 6.00 hour(s) of credit for completing Bioterrorism Preparedness: Factors for the Emergence/Reemergence of Infectious Diseases
Course opens: 
10/20/2021
Course expires: 
01/01/2040
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Instructor:

Sten Vermund

Sten Vermund, MD, PhD
Professor
Department of Epidemiology
School of Public Health
University of Alabama at Birmingham

 

Available Credit

  • 6.00 Participation/CE
    Tulane Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) awards 6.00 hour(s) of credit for completing Bioterrorism Preparedness: Factors for the Emergence/Reemergence of Infectious Diseases

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Required Hardware/software

System Settings 
This course is designed to work most effectively if your computer and internet connection meet certain minimal requirements. This course can be accessed using a Windows 10 PC or a Mac with High Sierra1, Mojave, or Catalina. Pop-up blockers should be disabled when viewing the course. Internet Explorer 11 (for Windows 10), or the current version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari (for Windows 10 and or Mac) is required. Many of our courses require Java and JavaScript enabled. 

Links to External Websites   
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Internet Connection Speed 
A minimum download speed of 1.5 Mbps is recommended for an optimal experience, which is commonly the speed associated with a basic DSL or a cellular/satellite connection. A faster connection, such as cable or fiber service, with further enhance your online experience. A Wi-Fi connection is generally acceptable, but it is dependent upon one of the two services mentioned above. You can check your internet connection speed at http://www.speedtest.net/.