Course Summary
A disaster is a traumatic event for members of the affected community, and can have a negative impact on mental health. It is not only victims who can suffer from traumatic stress. Emergency responders can suffer from it as well. It is vital for individuals involved in the emergency response to manage their stress to whatever degree possible, in order to maintain the safety of themselves and others as they carry out their duties during the event, perform their duties effectively, and to minimize the risk of developing any long-term psychological problems after the event. The goal of this 15-minute training course is to explain how a traumatic event effects people, familiarize you with the symptoms of traumatic stress, both during the event and afterwards, and to provide you with methods to manage your stress, on-site, immediately after the event, and once you return to your everyday life.
Intended Audience
Emergency responders
Learning Objectives:
After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explainhow, why and to what extent traumatic events affect rescue and recovery workers and those involved
- Recognizesymptoms of traumatic stress in yourself and others
- Utilizemethods to manage or minimize your stress
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Competencies identified
Domain 1: Analytical/Assessment Skills
- 1A12. Contributes to assessments of community health status and factors influencing health in a community (e.g., quality, availability, accessibility, and use of health services; access of affordable housing)
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
October 7, 2014
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Course Description and Learning Objectives: Fall Regional Meetings are a time of information sharing between local and state environmental health professionals. Staff in the Bureau of Environmental Health Services will provide a timely update to programs, introduce new staff, provide technical assistance to problems encountered at the local level, and give an overview of recent and upcoming events. Local environmental health professionals will be able to address questions and concerns they have regarding programs, ask questions in a face-to-face manner, and become better acquainted with staff. Additional staff from the Division may also be present. Speakers: Bureau of Environmental Health Services, Representative from Bureau of Radiological Health, and Representative from the Center of Acute Disease Epidemiology and Representative from Iowa DNR. Target Audience: Environmental Health Professionals and others directly involved with their local environmental health specialists Six meetings have been scheduled. Register for the location that is most convenient for you. Sessions will run from October 7th through November 3rd.
Goal/ Intended Audience A disaster is a traumatic event for members of the affected community, and can have a negative impact on mental health. It is not only victims who can suffer from traumatic stress. Emergency responders can suffer from it as well. It is vital for individuals involved in the emergency response to manage their stress to whatever degree possible, in order to maintain the safety of themselves and others as they carry out their duties during the event, perform their duties effectively, and to minimize the risk of developing any long-term psychological problems after the event. The goal of this 15-minute training course is to explain how a traumatic event effects people, familiarize you with the symptoms of traumatic stress, both during the event and afterwards, and to provide you with methods to manage your stress, on-site, immediately after the event, and once you return to your everyday life.
Goal The curriculum is designed for use in child care businesses, Head Start, and preschools. Its purpose is to assist child care personnel in teaching young children why and how they should protect themselves from overexposure to sunlight. Intended Audience The intended audience for this course is child care personnel who teach children ages three to five. The course will provide overview information on sun protection curriculum and basic concepts of benefits and hazards of sunlight. Length The length of time for participants to take this course is estimated to be 1 hour. Course Content There are five modules in this course: Module 1: Overview Module 2: UV and Skin Cancer Prevention Module 3: Sun Safety Strategies Module 4: Curriculum Activities Module 5: Appendixes and Questionnaire There are review questions at the end of module 1 to module 4. These review questions will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in these sections. There is a post-test at the end of the course. Acknowledgements The following organizations collaborated on the development of this course: Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH); Iowa Comprehensive Cancer Control Program; University of Iowa College of Public Health, Institute for Public Health Practice (IPHP); and Upper Midwest Public Health Training Center (UMPHTC).
"Did You See That?" combines video clips of these scientists with colorful graphics and intriguing questions and blends them together into an exciting board game. Both the DVD contents and the game board can be accessed from this page. Whether played by a few people or in teams, "Did You See That?" provides players with fun and information in a game that can easily be completed during a typical classroom session. It is the perfect accompaniment for any discussion or informational seminar about science careers, and can easily be utilized by teachers, guidance counselors, public health trainers and others.
Each state operates a public health laboratory to conduct specialized testing that’s not always available in local labs. This includes testing for infectious agents such as tuberculosis, influenza and HIV; tracking disease outbreaks; and, many times, monitoring the air, water and soil for environmental contaminants. Scientists in these labs also respond to public health emergencies and serve as a link between local organizations and national agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Intended Audience
General
Learning Objectives:
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
CEUs Offered
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Mike Schueller, MS; Beth Albaugh; Tom Gahan, BS, MPH; Trisha Kreman, BS, MPH; Bev Pennell, BA, MS; Mary Demartino, BS; Lisa Limkemann, BA; Beth Hochstedler, BS
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
January 29,2013
Course Description: Everyday you probably use more environmental health services than you realize. From the water you use in the morning to shower, to the bed you sleep on at night, environmental health protects you from hazards in your environment. Come learn more about environmental health, who has regulatory responsibilities within Iowa, and what you can do to make your environment a healthier place for you and your family. Target Audience: General and this is a good course for new employees Instructor: Carmily Stone, Environmental Health Bureau Chief
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