Training Database

Latest training from the ARC IPC

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  Understanding Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (February 7, 2024, 12pm CST)
  In this webinar, Kate Draper, Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Applied Epidemiology Fellow with the Infectious Diseases & Outbreaks Division at the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), will provide an overview of Multidrug-Resistant Organism (MDROs), their impact, causes, … Continue reading Understanding Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (February 7, 2024, 12pm CST)
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  Fighting Malaria, Saving Lives!
  On June 26, 2023, the CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) health advisory to share information and notify clinicians, public health authorities and the public about Plasmodium vivax malaria cases acquired in Florida and Texas. Although no evidence suggests … Continue reading Fighting Malaria, Saving Lives!
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  Pandemics, Infodemics and Information Overload: How consistent, clear communication can help in future outbreaks (November 7, 2023, 12pm CT)
  In this webinar, Dr. Wallace, Epidemiologist and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health, will discuss about infodemics and how they occur, talk through misinformation vs correct information and how they … Continue reading Pandemics, Infodemics and Information Overload: How consistent, clear communication can help in future outbreaks (November 7, 2023, 12pm CT)

Training Database

• Understanding Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (February 7, 2024, 12pm CST)
  In this webinar, Kate Draper, Council of State and Territorial … Continue reading Understanding Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (February 7, 2024, 12pm CST)
• Pandemics, Infodemics and Information Overload: How consistent, clear communication can help in future outbreaks (November 7, 2023, 12pm CT)
  In this webinar, Dr. Wallace, Epidemiologist and Adjunct Assistant Professor … Continue reading Pandemics, Infodemics and Information Overload: How consistent, clear communication can help in future outbreaks (November 7, 2023, 12pm CT)
• COVID, RSV, and Flu, Oh My!  Preparing for the Upcoming Respiratory Virus Season(October 25, 2023, 2PMCT/3PMET)
  It’s that time of the year again – respiratory virus … Continue reading COVID, RSV, and Flu, Oh My!  Preparing for the Upcoming Respiratory Virus Season(October 25, 2023, 2PMCT/3PMET)

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• Unveiling Congenital Syphilis and Syphilis in Alabama
  Join us as we shed light on the challenges, solutions, and stories surrounding these pressing … Continue reading Unveiling Congenital Syphilis and Syphilis in Alabama
• Norovirus Basics
  Join the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control as we discuss the basics … Continue reading Norovirus Basics
• Tick-Borne Diseases in Alabama
  As Alabama heats up into summer the number of individuals outside and the number of … Continue reading Tick-Borne Diseases in Alabama

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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.