PUBH X317 - Isolation and Quarantine: Public Health Emergency Preparedness Training
Description
This course is designed to provide healthcare professionals and public health workers with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices surrounding isolation and quarantine. This training delves into the history, legal framework, and practical application of these critical public health tools. Participants will learn through engaging historical examples, modern practices, and interactive knowledge checks.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Define and distinguish between isolation and quarantine
- Explain the history of isolation and quarantine
- Describe the requirements of local, state, tribal and federal agencies
- Follow state-level procedures for isolation and quarantine
Competencies
Course Competencies for Public Healthcare Professionals
- 4.2.2. Identifies how one’s biases influence policies, programs, and services
- 5.1. Describes conditions, systems, and policies affecting community health and resilience
- 5.2.1. Identifies existing relationships affecting community health and resilience
- 6.1. Describes systems, policies, and events impacting public health
- 8.1. Creates opportunities to achieve cross-sector alignment
- 8.5. Responds to emerging needs
This course contributes to the following Public Health Preparedness Competencies and PHEP Capabilities:
Competencies:
- 1.0 Model Leadership
- 1.6 Act within the scope of one's legal authority.
Capabilities:
1. Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions
Continuing Education Units
Please note that these trainings may offer different types of continuing education credits. This Learner Portal may not calculate the correct number of continuing education credits. Please refer to the Continuing Education Credits section of your course site after registration for the correct information.
This course is eligible for 0.075 CEU (0.75 contact hour) or 1 re-certification credit.
Contact & Questions
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