Web Course

Laboratory Investigations Related to Foodborne Outbreaks

Overview

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This course covers key elements of a laboratory investigation into a foodborne outbreak. This course includes topics, such as the determination of likely causative agents; special considerations in collecting and submitting clinical samples and food specimens; and subtyping of the causative agents.

Cost

Free

Scope

Key components of a laboratory investigation into a foodborne outbreak are covered including determining causative agents; submitting valid samples/specimens; and subtyping causative agents in a foodborne illness investigation

Target Audience

The target audience is Laboratory personnel, Epidemiologists, Public Health Nurses, Environmental Health Specialists, Public Health Officials, and other personnel who identify, investigate, and implement control measures in response to a foodborne disease outbreak.

Technical Requirements

Note: Funding for this web course was made possible, in part, by the Department of Homeland Security through grant R181731094, views expressed in written materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Homeland Security; nor does any mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government.