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Training Opportunities (click here for a printable version)
Updated: 1/08/2008

Welcome to the Stark County Public Health Infrastructure Training Opportunities Web Page.  As we enter a new age threatened by terrorism and other public health emergencies, it is important to provide an effective public health response.  Many training and educational opportunities are listed below, some of which offer free CEU credits.  Please browse the listings below and check back monthly for updates.  If you are interested in viewing live or recorded satellite programs, please contact Tim Gabrelcik at the Stark County Health Department at (330) 493-9904 ext. 284 or e-mail at gabrelcikt@starkhealth.org.

Self Study Courses with CEU credit

1. The CDC Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings
   http://www.healthcareacademy.com/ecolab/ecolabhome.htm
   Sponsored by Ecolab Healthcare.  Upon completion, a certificate with your name and the course certification number may be printed.

2. Using Disinfectants to Reduce the Risk of Infection
   http://www.healthcareacademy.com/ecolab/ecolabhome.htm
   Sponsored by Ecolab Healthcare. Upon completion, a certificate with your name and the course certification number may be printed.

Self Study Courses

1. http://www.cdlhn.com/e-satelliteUpdate.info

2. http://www.train.org

3. Ohio TRAIN - http://oh.train.org

4. Bioterrorism Basics - Public Health Infrastructure Grant 101
   Contact Tim Gabrelcik at 330-493-9904 X-284 or by e-mail at gabrelcikt@starkhealth.org.

5. Communicable Disease/Epidemiology 101
   Contact Tim Gabrelcik at 330-493-9904 X-284 or by e-mail at gabrelcikt@starkhealth.org.

6. Orientation to Public Health, Module 1, 2, and 3
   Contact Tim Gabrelcik at 330-493-9904 X-284 or by e-mail at gabrelcikt@starkhealth.org.

7. Risk & Crisis Communication
   Contact Tim Gabrelcik at 330-493-9904 X-284 or by e-mail at gabrelcikt@starkhealth.org.

8. ICS Training
   Contact Tim Gabrelcik at 330-493-9904 X-284 or by e-mail at gabrelcikt@starkhealth.org.

9. EPI-X Training
   epixtraining@cdc.gov - to register for introduction to Epi-X, which is offered every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Each class can accommodate 20 students on a first come, first served basis. 1 hour. A training pre-requisite is to complete User Security Training at https://epix.cdc.gov/securitytraining.asp.

10. NIMS Training
    http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is700.asp - NIMS, An Introduction - EMI Independent Study Course. Free.

11. National Response Plan Training
    http://www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS/is800a.asp - a free independent study course on the National Response Plan.

12. Emergency Preparedness Course
    www.ualbanycphp.org/learning/registration/detail_Terrorism.cfm - Emergency Preparedness Course sponsored by the University of Albany’s School of Public Health. An introductory course on emergency preparedness. This free course is in six lessons.

Emergency Preparedness Satellite Broadcast Websites

1. Ohio TRAIN - http://oh.train.org

2. Alabama Public Health Network - http://www.adph.org/alphtn

3. California Distance Learning Health Network (CDLHN) - http://www.cdlhn.com

4. CDC Public Health Training Network - http://www2a.cdc.gov/PHTN/default.asp

5. Clinical Directors Network (CD Network) - http://www.cdnetwork.org/NewCDN/index.aspx

6. EEENET/US Fire Administration - http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/index.shtm

7. National Laboratory Training Network - http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/nltn

8. Public Health Grand Rounds - http://www.publichealthgrandrounds.unc.edu

9. St. Petersburg College - http://terrorism.spcollege.edu

10. Nation TRAIN - http://www.train.org

11. University of Albany (New York), South School of Public Health Center for Public Health Preparedness - www.albany.edu/sph/coned/index.htm.

12. University of Findlay (webcasts) - http://seem.findlay.edu

13. The Distance Learning Satellite Network (Florida Department of Health)- http://esetappsdoh.doh.state.fl.us/irm00dln/pagesProgram/ProgramList.aspx

14. Illinois-Community Health Training Center - www.chtc.org

Satellite/Webcast Broadcasts
If you are interested in viewing a satellite broadcast, arrangements can be made.  Not all broadcasts are aired, so please call ahead.  For additional information on any of these distance learning opportunities, please contact Tim Gabrelcik at 330-493-9904 X-284 or by e-mail at gabrelcikt@starkhealth.org.

1. Bridging Community Partners through Drills and Exercises
   January 10, 2008
   10:00 - 11:15 a.m.
   Sponsored by University of Albany (New York), School of Public Health.

2. Does this Patient Have Elevated Blood Pressure? The Art of Measuring and Interpreting the Numbers. Part of the CDN/NHLBI ALLHAT Collaboration Series
   January 10, 2008
   12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
   Sponsored by the CD Network.

3. Metabolism & Nutrition - The Sugar and Cholesterol in Your Blood: Chemistry, Control and Chaos
   January 11, 2008
   9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
   Sponsored by the Distance Learning Satellite Network.

4. Healthy by Design
   January 15, 2008
   2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
   Sponsored by the CDC PHTN.

5. International Public Health Education: The Experience from MPH Programs in Developing Settings Worldwide
   January 16, 2008
   2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
   Sponsored by the Alabama Public Health Network.

6. Industry Sponsored Research and Marketing
   January 17, 2008
   3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
   Sponsored by the Distance Learning Satellite Network.

7. Fitness for Duty: A Simple System for Making Health Related Change
   January 17, 2008
   1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
   Sponsored by the Alabama Public Health Network.

8. Improving Health Insurance Coverage for Children
   January 17, 2008
   9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
   Sponsored by the University of Albany, School of Public Health.

9. Metabolism & Nutrition: Eating Disorders-What’s the Skinny?
   January 18, 2008
   9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
   Sponsored by the Distance Learning Satellite Network.

10. Role of Lifestyle Changes in the Treatment of Hypertension: When and How? Part of the CDN/NHLBI ALLHAT Collaboration Series
    January 23, 2008
    12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
    Sponsored by the CD Network.

11. Live Response: Virtual Terrorism Response Academy
    January 23, 2008
    2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
    Sponsored by St. Petersburg College.

12. A Guide to Working with Recent Latino Immigrant Clients Sowing the Seeds of Health: A Program for Latinas
    January 24, 2008
    2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
    Sponsored by the Alabama Public Health Network.

13. Health Advocacy and Health Justice
    January 29, 2008
    2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
    Sponsored by the Distance Learning Satellite Network.

14. Introduction to Poison Control Centers and Common Pediatric Poisonings
    January 29, 2008
    1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
    Sponsored by the Distance Learning Satellite Network.

15. Chinese Medicine
    January 29, 2008
    12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
    Sponsored by the CD Network.

16. Political Leadership, Health Policies and Health Disparities in Developed and Developing Nations
    January 30, 2008
    2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
    Sponsored by the Alabama Public Health Network.

17. Emergency Management Assistant Compact and Its Application for Public Health Emergency Response and Recovery Operations
    January 31, 2008
    1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
    Sponsored by the Alabama Public Health Network.

18. Raising Drug Free Kids
    January 31, 2008
    1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
    Sponsored by the CDC PHTN.

19. Finding Our Voices: Mobilizing Black Gay Men
    February 5, 2008
    10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
    Sponsored by the Distance Learning Satellite Network.

20. Perinatal Depression & Anxiety: Screening, Assessment and Treatment
    February 5, 2008
    TBA
    Sponsored by Community Health Training Center.

21. Blood Pressure Control in Hispanic Participants in ALLHAT. Part of the CDN/NHLBI ALLHAT Collaboration Series
    February 7, 2008
    12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
    Sponsored by the CD Network.

22. Drop Out Prevention: Helping All Students Get on Track for Success
    February 19, 2008
    8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
    Sponsored by the Distance Learning Satellite Network.

23. Meth Space: The New Danger to Children
    February 21, 2008
    1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
    Sponsored by the Distance Learning Satellite Network.

24. ComNET: Live Response – Topic to be Announced
    February 27, 2008
    2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
    Sponsored by St. Petersburg College.

25. The Impact of Poverty, Culture, and Environment of Minority Health
    February 29, 2008
    2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
    Sponsored by the Distance learning Satellite Network.

26. Check out www.phppo.cdc.gov/PHTN/calendar.asp for other available satellite trainings.

Seminars/Conferences (may have a fee involved)

Resources that provide training are as follows:

• http://oh.train.org - includes Ohio courses, as well as National courses.

• http://seem.findlay.edu - includes courses you can attend and courses they will bring to you.

• http://www.ema.ohio.gov - this newly designed website has an easy to use training section to check for classes and to register on-line.

• http://columbus.redcross.org - Or your area’s Red Cross offers training’s that are appropriate to first responders.

• www.ohiofireacademy.com - Training schedules and registration options are posted online on their website.  You can also call them at 614-752-8200 to receive a free training calendar in the mail.

• www.ohiobwc.com - To find training go through safety services.  Call 1-800-ohiobwc to request a free 2006 Safety Services Catalog complete with training courses and video rentals.

• http://www.osha.gov/fso/ote/training/edcenters/region_05.html - Region 5 has several OSHA Training Institute Education Centers that provide free trainings.

• http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/docs/coursecatalog.pdf - Federally approved WMD Training Programs from the US Department of Homeland Security, Office of Domestic Preparedness to enhance state and local capabilities to respond to incidents of terrorism.

Please forward any trainings, exercises, and distance learning opportunities that you would like to share with others to ktrenger@cantonhealth.org.

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