Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Tools and strategies for front-line clinicians
Credits: (up to) 6 credit hours

Login


New User? Please Register
Forgot Password / User ID?
Accreditation:

This course has been accredited for:

  • MainPro M1
  • Maincert Section 1
  • FMOQ Category 1
Description:

Through a series of case studies, this course provides best practices in preparedness, early detection and response to notifiable and emerging infectious diseases.

Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:

  1. Explain how the health system works, particularly during an infectious disease outbreak, including the legal framework, reporting requirements, and the role of public health.
  2. Clarify the roles and responsibilities and activities of front-line clinicians, public health practitioners, and laboratory professionals in the event of a notifiable or emerging infectious disease outbreak, with a specific focus on pandemic influenza.
  3. Prepare for, detect, and respond to a notifiable or emerging infectious disease of public health concern and effectively work with other clinicians, public health, and laboratory professionals.

This course is available in French. Register at:
http://www.mdcme.ca/cmecourse_info_f.asp?Id=75
Developed By: The Public Health Agency of Canada in collaboration with the Canadian Public Health Association, and Professional Development & Conferencing Services, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Course Offerings:
Session: 1
Information: Cost: $0.00
Status: You must log in to register for this session.

Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | FAQ |