Title
Category
Credits
Event date
Cost
Public Health Information Systems
  • General Public Health
  • 7.00 Participation/CE
$0.00
Course Description:This course will introduce participants to the concept of medical/health informatics and provide some general examples of information technology as applied in health care. The focus is at the system level, not individual applications. The course also defines the national [health] information infrastructure and initiates discussion about the recommendations from the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics.
Leadership, Strategic Planning and Systems Approaches
  • General Public Health
  • 10.00 Participation/CE
$0.00
Course Description:This course encourages participants to think strategically about the types of decisions made in public health organizations and provides students with strategic analysis and planning skills.
Facing Fear: Crisis Communication and Disaster Behavioral Health
  • Behavioral Health
  • 2.00 Participation/CE
$0.00
Course Description:The fields of crisis communication and disaster behavioral health have knowledge that can be mutually beneficial when disaster strikes. In the aftermath of a disaster, effective communication with the public plays a critical role in determining whether or not the public adheres to recommendations from officials. Understanding how individuals and groups behave in emergencies allows for messaging that is more likely to be understood and acted upon. In turn, effective messages can minimize helplessness and foster resilience.
Community Partnerships and Perspectives - Basic Level
  • General Public Health
  • 1.00 Participation/CE
$0.00
Course Description:This course provides an introduction and overview to community partnerships and perspectives series. It will familiarize you with concepts and skills necessary in working with communities to improve public health. At various points throughout the course you will be prompted to complete exercises that can be found in the course workbook.
Mosquito Abatement in Louisiana Post Katrina and Rita
  • Behavioral Health
  • 2.00 Participation/CE
$0.00
Course Description:On August 31, 2005, the landfall of Hurricane Katrina and its associated storm surge resulted in the destruction of large areas of Louisiana, which included Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes and the cities of Slidell and New Orleans. Three weeks later, Hurricane Rita pushed a second record storm surge over the western coast of Louisiana, destroying huge areas of Cameron and Vermillion Parishes. Vector control became an issue of utmost importance.
Two Years Later: Continued Psychological Difficulties of First Responders and the Affected General Population
  • Behavioral Health
  • 2.00 Participation/CE
$0.00
Course Description:This course examines the continued psychological and adjustment issues in the population affected by Hurricane Katrina. The impact of the disaster on the first responders to Katrina is also discussed. The discussion is based on the current research regarding the present psychological status and personal experiences of those affected by the hurricane.Note: This course was originally delivered as a satellite broadcast.
Understanding and Responding to the Needs of Children After Large-Scale Disasters
  • Behavioral Health
  • 2.00 Participation/CE
$0.00
Course Description:As communities across the country are planning and preparing their responses to large-scale disasters (natural, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive), special attention needs to be paid to populations considered at high-risk for negative consequences. One of the highest risk groups is children. By understanding the emotional needs of children in the face of these traumatic events, preparations can be made that will improve outcomes and promote resilience.
Consequences of a Foreign Animal Disease on the Rural Community
  • Behavioral Health
  • 2.00 Participation/CE
$0.00
Course Description:The food industry, including livestock, is one of the most open industries in North America, and is readily susceptible to outbreaks of Foreign Animal Disease (FAD). FAD could be introduced accidentally – as happened in the UK – or it could be introduced intentionally. History has illustrated that during a FAD, there is massive and widespread depopulation of millions of animals and a major disruption to most related livestock industries.
The Pharmacist's Role in Disasters
  • Behavioral Health
  • 2.00 Participation/CE
$0.00
Course Description:Hurricanes, tornadoes, bioterrorism, and pandemic flu are all examples of events that create emergencies for the public health system. Such events have disrupted the lives and healthcare of thousands of individuals and will do so again in the future. Regardless of the type of event, when such emergencies occur, communities and individuals face real difficulties related to the need to obtain and properly use pharmaceutical products or the need to maintain appropriate pharmaceutical therapies.
Improving Disaster Communication: The Role of Poison Centers in Public Health
  • Behavioral Health
  • 2.00 Participation/CE
$0.00
Course Description:Disaster and mass event situations can lead to uncertainty, fear, anxiety and stress. In these situations, community members need effective and timely information. Poison centers currently offer advice to the general public and the healthcare system on a wide range of poisonings and toxicological issues. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are staffed by specialists who are trained and experienced in handling individuals in extremely stressful situations.

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