Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response

This course provides a comprehensive examination of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. From the historical context of post-9/11 reforms to the operational mechanics of the Incident Command System and the CDC’s 15 preparedness capabilities, students will develop a strong theoretical and practical foundation in this essential area of modern public health practice.

Each lesson contains in-depth content extracted directly from the chapter and concludes with a knowledge-check quiz to reinforce understanding.

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Capacity Building and Resilience Open Learning Web-based Network Capacity Building and Resilience Open Learning Web-based Network Author

Capacity Building and Resilience Open Learning Web-based Network (CROWN) is a virtual and open-access initiative as part of Areta Aramak Research Services Organization efforts in public health and beyond workforce development

Foundations of Public Health Emergency Preparedness

Public Health and Emergency Preparedness: An Overview
Core Functions of Public Health in Emergency Settings
Public Health Surveillance in Emergencies

Epidemiologic Investigation, Laboratory Analysis and Countermeasures

Epidemiologic Investigation and Analysis
Laboratory Investigation and Analysis
Intervention Through Effective Countermeasures

Risk Communication, Preparedness Planning and Community Response

Risk Communication During Public Health Emergencies
Preparedness Planning: Tools, Exercises and Strategy
Community-Wide Response to Public Health Emergencies

Bioterrorism: Threats, Agents and Workplace Preparedness

Bioterrorism: Definition and Unique Challenges
Category A, B, and C Biologic Threat Agents
Workplace Preparedness for Bioterrorism and Terrorism

National Public Health Preparedness and Response Coordination

Creating the Department of Homeland Security
Federal Agencies and Their Preparedness Roles
National Incident Management System and the National Response Plan
Federal Emergency Medical Assets: NDMS, MMRS, and the SNS

State and Local Public Health Preparedness and Response

State Agencies and Emergency Legal Frameworks
Incident Command Systems (ICS)
Local Health Departments, First Responders and Medical Reserve Corps

Workforce Competencies, Capabilities, Funding and the Road Ahead

Emergency Preparedness Competencies for Public Health Workers
CDC’s 15 Public Health Preparedness Capabilities
Federal Funding for Preparedness: Grants and Infrastructure
Public Perceptions, the Dual-Use Strategy and the Road Ahead
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