Training Database

Latest training from the ARC IPC

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  The Surge of Congenital Syphilis in Alabama: Exploring Reasons and Prevention Strategies (December 4, 2024 at 12:00pm CT)
  Congenital Syphilis is preventable; However, Alabama continues to experience a record notable increase in congenital syphilis cases since 2018. Pregnant women with syphilis can transmit the infection to their unborn baby. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by … Continue reading The Surge of Congenital Syphilis in Alabama: Exploring Reasons and Prevention Strategies (December 4, 2024 at 12:00pm CT)
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  Climate Change Impacts on Vector Borne Diseases (October 23, 2024 at 11:00am CT)
  In this webinar Dr. Luis Chaves will present results from his research on Malaria, Leishmaniasis and other vector-borne diseases that have illustrated the importance of climate change to understand emerging ecological and epidemiological patterns on the transmission of vector-borne diseases. … Continue reading Climate Change Impacts on Vector Borne Diseases (October 23, 2024 at 11:00am CT)
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  COVID Vaccine for the 2024 – 2025 Season (October 1, 2024 at 12:00pm CT)
  In this webinar, Dr. Suzanne Judd, Director of the Lister Hill Center for Health Policy and Professor and Interim Chair in the Department of Health Behavior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health, will cover the … Continue reading COVID Vaccine for the 2024 – 2025 Season (October 1, 2024 at 12:00pm CT)

Training Database

• The Surge of Congenital Syphilis in Alabama: Exploring Reasons and Prevention Strategies (December 4, 2024 at 12:00pm CT)
  Congenital Syphilis is preventable; However, Alabama continues to experience a … Continue reading The Surge of Congenital Syphilis in Alabama: Exploring Reasons and Prevention Strategies (December 4, 2024 at 12:00pm CT)
• Climate Change Impacts on Vector Borne Diseases (October 23, 2024 at 11:00am CT)
  In this webinar Dr. Luis Chaves will present results from … Continue reading Climate Change Impacts on Vector Borne Diseases (October 23, 2024 at 11:00am CT)
• COVID Vaccine for the 2024 – 2025 Season (October 1, 2024 at 12:00pm CT)
  In this webinar, Dr. Suzanne Judd, Director of the Lister … Continue reading COVID Vaccine for the 2024 – 2025 Season (October 1, 2024 at 12:00pm CT)

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• Avian Flu and Alabama, Things to Know
  Join the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control as we discuss bird flu … Continue reading Avian Flu and Alabama, Things to Know
• Mosquito Borne Diseases in Alabama
  Mosquito Borne Diseases in Alabama Explore the buzzing world of mosquito-borne diseases in Alabama with … Continue reading Mosquito Borne Diseases in Alabama
• Measles
  Measles in 2024: An Urgent Call to Action With a significant number of reported measles … Continue reading Measles

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• Masks and Respirators: What they can do to protect against COVID-19? Learn more about different types of masks and face coverings, how they protect against infection from COVID-19.
• University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Interprofessional Simulation for Innovative Clinical Practice – Series of videos on the usage of various protective equipment that can be utilized by a variety of professional audiences.
• Cold and Flu Season: Risks and Recommendations to School-Aged Children – Dr. Molly Fleece, University of Alabama at Birmingham Division of Infectious Diseases, UAB Health System
• COVID-19 and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C): Features, Diagnoses, and Recommendations – Dr. Christine Hallett, Emory University, Georgia Poison Center, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Making Sense of Commonly Used Disinfectants at Schools: Appropriate and Safe Use – Dr. Ziad Kazzi, Emory University, Georgia Poison Center, CDC National Center for Environmental Health, American College of Medical Toxicology

UAB Sanitation Health Study – Course offered as part of a CDC-funded public health promotion project to expand surveillance for sanitation-related infections across West Central Alabama. Educates both healthcare workers and the public regarding sanitation-related health concerns and links residents to resources to address inadequate home sanitation systems.

• 2022 Infection Prevention Bootcamp for Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities
• 2023 Infection Prevention Bootcamp for Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities

The following organizations have created several trainings and tools to increase professional capacity in infection prevention and control.

• ARC IPC Resource Database
• Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) – Features in-person and online clinical training and professional development opportunities for individuals working to prevent and control infections.
• ARC IPC Blog
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Infection Control Training and Education: Myriad courses on a variety of topics to help prevent and manage infectious diseases and events.
  • Infection Prevention Tools: Series of tools for healthcare workers to help prevent infections in healthcare settings.
  • Project Firstline: Resources to help frontline healthcare workers understand and apply infection control principles and protocols necessary to protect themselves. Includes downloadable resources and a 24-episode set of training videos.
• COVID-19 PPE Refresher Guidebook (created by ARC IPC) – Guidance on removal of PPE, including gowns and gloves, hand gel usage, and face shield care.
• Disinfectant Toolkit for EPA’s List N
• N95 Resources including written instructions, videos, and handouts
• Pediatric Infectious Disease Videos and Factsheets
• Region IV PHTC – Searchable database of trainings, including 44 on infectious diseases and eight specifically focused on HIV/AIDS.