Infectious Agents Exposure Reduction Training for First Responders
Learn best protocols to avoid infection, particularly in the context of pathogen exposure prevention for firefighters and EMS responders. Created in collaboration with Dr. Kelly Reynolds, Professor and Chair in the Department of Community, Environment, and Policy, and Director at the Environment, Exposure Science, and Risk Assessment Center (ESRAC), the Tucson Fire Department (TFD), and the Western Regional Public Health Training Center (WRPHTC) at MEZCOPH.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify highly infectious pathogen-specific hazards
- Understand common exposure pathways for first responders
- Compare strategies for reducing exposure potentials
- Distinguish effective infection control protocols
Duration: 10 min.
Continuing Education Information: n/a
Created/Updated: 3/2020