ListServ announcement for June 2003
PPHTCLISTSERV JUNE 2018 NEWS
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Contents in this Issue:
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California Distance Learning Health Network (CDHLN) Educational CD-ROM
Upcoming Satellite Broadcast Information
Web based Courses by California Distance Learning Health Network (CDHLN)
HIV Transmission Prevention Project June 11-12, 2018, Sacramento, CA
Cal-OSHA Safety Courses
CE programs at UC Berkeley
Cancer Chemotherapy Competency Course: Loma Linda University, June 11, 2018
Summer EPI 100 course at UCLA , June 24-July 31, 2018
Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center information
Additional training and information sources
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1. California Distance Learning Health Network (CDHLN)
Educational CD-ROM
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California Distance Learning Health Network (CDHLN)
announces a new CD-ROM entitled “Smallpox Vaccination
Basics: A Comprehensive Guide to Screening, Techniques,
Post Care”. Topics on the interactive CD-ROM include:
Smallpox overview, Smallpox vaccines, screening of
potential vaccines, administration of vaccine, response to
vaccination (“take”), prevention of transmission of
vaccine, reactions and complications, and more.To order
contact Max Nichols at CDHLN at
cdhlnorders@projects.sdsu.edu, phone (619) 594-5933, fax
(619) 594-2111, or visit http://www.cdlhn.com/default.htm
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2. Upcoming Satellite Broadcast Information
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Upcoming Satellite Broadcast. Topics include: “Virtual
Teams and Networked Collaboration: Human Competence and
Appropriate Technology” (June 5th, 2018), “Public Health
Staff Development” (June 11th, 2018), and “West Nile
Virus-What Have We Learned Since 1999?” (June 19th, 2018).
To view a listing of other upcoming satellite broadcasts,
visit http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/PHTN/calendar.asp
Public Health Community Preparedness for Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Originally aired May 20, 2018 ~ 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM ET. To
view broadcast, visit
http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/PHTN/webcast/SARSII/default.asp
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3. Web based Courses by California Distance Learning Health
Network (CDHLN)
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California Distance Learning Health Network (CDHLN): offers
a number of on-going web-based trainings, including: “CDC
Bioterrorism Update: Smallpox Preparedness”, “Public Health
Ground Rounds-Wired Communities: Putting the “E” in Public
Health”, “Hepatitis C: What Clinicians and Other Health
Professionals Need to Know”, and “Aging Well: Combating the
Changes of Aging”. For more course and contact information,
please visit the CDHLN website at
http://www.cdlhn.com/default.htm
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4. HIV Transmission Prevention Project June 11-12, 2018,
Sacramento, CA.
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This meeting is for the Risk Reduction Specialists of the
HTPP. Location: Delta King Hotel. For reservations: call
the hotel directly (916-444-8052) and specify “HIV
Transmission Prevention Project” to secure a room. For more
information, visit www.RDLent.com
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5. Cal-OSHA Safety Courses
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A 2-day comprehensive California OSHA Safety Course
entitled, Essentials of Safety is scheduled in different
locations. The American Safety Training, Inc. provides the
flexibility to attend the 30 hr program in 4 consecutive
days or in 2-Day intervals at different course locations.
CEU Credits apply for 14 hours for 2-Day, and 30 hours for
4-Day. Dates and locations are listed below:
Essentials of Safety I-Cal-OSHA Courses
Orange County, CA; June 9-12, 2018
San Jose, CA; June 16-17, 2018
San Francisco, CA; June 19-20, 2018
Long Beach, CA; July 10-11, 2018
Orange County, CA; July 14-15, 2018
San Bernardino, CA; July 17-18, 2018
San Diego, CA; July 21-22, 2018
Essentials of Safety II-Cal-OSHA Courses
Orange County, CA; June 11-12, 2018
San Francisco, CA; July 30-31, 2018
For more information and to register, visit
http://www.trainosha.com/newtrainmonthrequest.asp
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6. CE programs at UC Berkeley
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Center for Occupational & Environmental Health (COEH)
Continuing Education Program at the University of
California, Berkeley has the following programs available:
For more information and to register for these courses,
Visit http://socrates.berkeley.edu/~coehce/ or call
510-643-7277
(a) Sixteenth Annual Occupational Health & Safety Institute
July 28 – August 1, 2018 at Holiday Inn Bay Bridge,
Emeryville, CA
Choose from these classes:
“Comprehensive Review of Industrial Hygiene” (M-F) $975
“Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene” (M-F) $985
“Fundamentals of Workplace Safety” (M-T) $475
“Respiratory Protection Overview Update” (M-T) $475
“Workers’ Compensation Overview Update” (M-T) $475
“Hot Topics in Industrial Hygiene & Safety: High Impact
Updates for the Busy Professional” (M-T) $475
“Health Effects of Mold” (W) $225
“Advances in the Diagnosis & Treatment of Work
Disabilities” (W) $225
AAOHN co-sponsored “Core Curriculum in Environmental
Health Education” (W) $125
“Effective Communication & Leadership Skills for OHS
Professionals” ( Th-F) $475
“Clinical Updates for Occupational Health Nurses” (Th-F) $475
“Occupational & Environmental Toxicology for OSH Professionals” (Th-F) $475
“Applied Industrial Ventilation” (Th-F) $475
“Ergonomics Job Analysis Techniques” (Th-F) $475
For more information and to register for these courses,
Visit http://socrates.berkeley.edu/~coehce/ or call 510-643-7277.
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7. Cancer Chemotherapy Competency, Wednesday, June 11,
2018, 0800 – 1700
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This one-day class is designed to prepare the professional
oncology nurse to administer chemotherapy. The guidelines
presented in this class are based on LLUMC specific
protocols. The program will offer both lecture and hands-on
experience. CE 8.0 contact hours (BRN)
apply. For more information and to register,
http://www.llu.edu/llumc/ceu/cecourses/cancerchem.html
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8. Summer EPI 100 course at UCLA , June 24-July 31, 2018
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Summer EPI 100 course is available to employees of the
Department of Health Services and others via the UCLA
Summer Program. Summer Session A, 2018 (June 24 – July 31)
For more information and to register, visit :
http://www.ph.ucla.edu/epi/10003s/10003s.html
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9. Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center information
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The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center recently released the
report from the Third Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and
Transgender (LGBT) Health Roundtable held in June 2002. The
Gay & Lesbian Center has hosted three LGBT Health
Roundtables, bringing together nationally known health and
policy experts to discuss LGBT health issues and concerns.
With support from the federal Center for Substance Abuse
Treatment, the Third LGBT Health Roundtable had a special
focus on substance abuse treatment and prevention issues
affecting LGBT communities, as well as other leading topics
in LGBT health such as cultural competency, HIV in
communities of color and youth, spirituality and health,
and sexual health and empowerment. The report recommends
ways to improve access and quality of care for LGBT
populations and ways to reduce the health disparities faced
by these communities. Copies may be requested by sending an
email to advocacy@laglc.org and may be downloaded as a PDF
at http://www.laglc.org/section07/rtrep0602.pdf.
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10. Additional Training and Information Resources
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a. Smallpox Vaccination and Adverse Events Training Module.
For more information,
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/training/smallpoxvaccine/reactions/default.htm
b. Interactive program to train clinicians on the
recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of
smallpox; CME, CNE, CHES, and CEU credit available. For more information visit
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/ed/smallpox-trg/clinician-should-know/default.htm
c. Training Finder http://www.TrainingFinder.org provides
information on nearly 100 distance learning courses for
public health professionals on bioterrorism and
emergency preparedness. Click on “Search” to search by the
subject “Bioterrorism/Emergency Preparedness” or by keyword
(e.g., smallpox). Use “Advanced Search” to combine search
categories.
d. CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
Training http://www.bt.cdc.gov/training/index.asp
Providers of archived webcast links for the entire series
of CDC preparedness broadcasts since October 18, 2001, plus
slide sets.
e. Bioterrorism and Emergency Readiness: Competencies for
ALL Public Health Workers
http://www.nursing.hs.columbia.edu/institute-centers/chphsr/btcomps.html
f. Public Health Foundation’s Training Resource Center.
Here you will find training materials available for public
health, medical, and child care providers. The materials
include print-based self-study courses, video courses,
computer-based training programs, slides, and videotapes.
http://bookstore.phf.org/
g. ASTHO Risk and Crisis Communications Tools (Webcast
Archive and Downloadable Workbook)
http://www.astho.org/?template=risk_communication.html
h. National Library of Medicine – MEDLINEplus Health Topic on Smallpox
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/smallpox.html
i. Institute of Medicine Reports
http://www.iom.edu/IOM/IOMHome.nsf/Pages/Recently+Released+Reports
j. California Distance Learning Health Network (CDLHN):
Provide continuing education opportunities for healthcare
professionals through advanced technology outside the
traditional classroom setting.
http://www.cdlhn.com/default.htm
k. Public Health Training Network (PHTN) distance- learning
opportunities sponsored by CDC and other PHTN partners
http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/PHTN/default.asp