Certificate in Infectious Disease Mitigation

• Infectious Disease Basics: Introduction to infectious diseases, their causes, and impact on public health
• Microbiology for Infection Control: Understanding of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, that cause infectious diseases
• Transmission of Infectious Diseases: Modes of transmission, factors contributing to transmission, and prevention strategies
• Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases: Study of the distribution, patterns, and determinants of infectious diseases in populations
• Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions: Principles and practices for preventing transmission of infectious diseases in healthcare settings
• Environmental Infection Prevention: Strategies for preventing infections through cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of equipment and surfaces
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Proper use, handling, and disposal of PPE to prevent transmission of infectious diseases
• Immunizations and Vaccines: Overview of vaccines, their role in preventing infectious diseases, and vaccine administration
• Infectious Disease Outbreak Management: Preparation, response, and recovery strategies for infectious disease outbreaks and pandemics