Web Course
Laboratory Investigations Related to Foodborne Outbreaks
Overview
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
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Windows 8, 8.1 |
IE 9 or above |
MS office viewer (Word, PPT, Excel) |
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Adobe PDF Reader 8 or above |
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Google Chrome |
Macromedia Flash Player 9 or above |
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Mac OS X |
Safari |
Adobe PDF Reader for Mac |
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Firefox |
Macromedia Flash Player 9 or above |
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Google Chrome |
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