Bioterrorism Preparedness: Infectious Disease Transmission Dynamics

Course Description:

Infectious diseases have regained public health importance with the emergence of HIV and other new infections. Infections, such as tuberculosis and malaria, once thought to have the potential of elimination, have re-emerged with resistant strains and pose major public health challenges to both the developed and developing world. The understanding of infectious disease transmission is central to the prevention and control strategies of emerging and re-emerging infections.

This course has been designed to introduce the fundamentals of infectious disease transmission dynamics to public health and related professionals. The basic concepts discussed during this course will develop a greater understanding of the complex interplay of factors involved in the transmission of infectious diseases.

Target Audience

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

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the transmission dynamics of infectious diseases
  • Identify the main reservoirs, sources, ports of entry, and ports of exits of human pathogens
  • Understand the complexity and dynamic nature of the relations between microorganisms and humans
  • Understand the routes of infectious disease transmission
  • Be familiar with emerging vector-borne infections
  • Be acquainted with emerging and re-emerging sexually transmitted diseases
  • Be familiar with foodborne and waterborne 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: Infectious Disease Transmission Dynamics
Course opens: 
10/20/2021
Course expires: 
01/01/2040
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Instructor:

Hussain R Usman, MD, MS

DrPH Student
Department of Epidemiology
UAB School of Public Health
hussain@uab.edu

Available Credit

  • 6.00 Participation/CE
    Tulane Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) awards 6.00 hour(s) of credit for completing Bioterrorism Preparedness: Infectious Disease Transmission Dynamics

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   
Links to websites outside this course will open in a new window or tab. Some browsers may minimize the course window. If this occurs, maximize the course window to return to the course. 

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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/.