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COVID-19 Healthcare Workforce Training Resources
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February 4, 2021

Topic Collection: COVID-19 Healthcare Workforce Training Resources

This collection provides links to COVID-19 related training resources by medical specialty.

Please refer to CDC’s Coronavirus Disease 2019 webpage for the most up-to-date clinical guidance on COVID19 outbreak management.  

If you are a decision-maker and have COVID-19 promising practices, plans, tools, or templates to share with your peers, please visit the ASPR TRACIE Information Exchange COVID-19 Information Sharing Page (registration required) and place your resources under the relevant topic area. Resources specific to decision-making on healthcare workforce can be placed under the COVID-19 Workforce Virtual Toolkit Topic.  

NOTE: inclusion of any reference in this document does not constitute an endorsement, acknowledgment, or suggestion that the reference is the only or best example for that topic. References are included as examples which were provided as suggestions at the time the document was developed.

All guidance posted is accessible to the public, and non-federal resources are noted with an asterisk (*). Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by the U.S. government, or any of its employees, of the information and/or products presented on that site. 

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Acute Care

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. (2020). Healthcare Preparedness for SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19*.
This webinar from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology presents evidence-based recommendations, best practices, and Joint Commission Standards for managing an influx of infectious patients, including an outbreak or pandemic involving COVID-19.
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World Health Organization. (2020). Clinical Care Severe Acute Respiratory Infection*.
This ten-module training from the World Health Organization is intended for clinicians who are working in intensive care units (ICUs) and managing adult and pediatric patients with severe forms of acute respiratory infection (SARI). It is a hands-on practical guide for health care professionals involved in clinical care management during outbreaks of influenza virus (seasonal), avian influenza virus (H5N1, H7N9), MERS-CoV, COVID-19, or other emerging respiratory viral epidemics. Users must create a free account to access online training.
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Clinical Training: Behavioral Health and Social Workers

Center for Pediatric Traumatic Stress (CPTS). (2020). Health Care Toolbox: COVID-19 Resources for Healthcare Staff *.
This webpage, developed by the Center for Pediatric Traumatic Stress, contains COVID-19 tools, webinars and resources for healthcare professionals and other individuals working in healthcare settings. The resources support emotional coping when facing challenging, stressful situations in healthcare settings. Slide sets on emotional coping of healthcare staff and secondary traumatic stress for healthcare workers are available (https://healthcaretoolbox.org/images/Toolkit_Emotional_Coping_Healthcare_Staff_-_COVID-19__April_9.pdf *; https://healthcaretoolbox.org/images/CPTS_-_Secondary_Traumatic_Stress_Healthcare_Staff.pdf * )
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National Association of Social Workers. (2020). Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) provides a range of resources that can be used to support clients, individuals in special populations, and self-care for behavioral health providers on this coronavirus-specific webpage.
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Region VI South Central Public Health Training Center. (2020). Episode 3 - Extra - Coping Resources for Maintaining Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic *.
This podcast provides a list of online resources (from hotlines to online therapy and support groups) for maintaining mental health the during COVID-19 pandemic. Additional COVID-19 resources and training can be found at https://r6phtc.sph.tulane.edu/ *
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School Social Workers Association of America. (2020). Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources *.
This page includes a webinar series hosted by the School Social Workers Association of America and a special webinar that identifies underlying equity issues confronting families during this public health crisis as well as other resources for school social workers.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2022). Coronavirus (COVID-19). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
This webpage includes links to general information and guidance for opioid treatment programs (e.g., telehealth strategies and provision of methadone and buprenorphine) specific to COVID-19. SAMHSA-funded training and technical assistance centers can be accessed at this link: https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/training-and-technical-assistance-covid19.pdf
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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network. (2020). Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) Online*.
Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) is a 5-hour interactive course designed for providers to help survivors gain skills to manage distress and cope with post-disaster stress and adversity. This course is for individuals who want to learn about using SPR, learning the goals and rationale of each core skill, delivering SPR, and supporting survivors in the aftermath of a disaster or traumatic event (https://learn.nctsn.org/enrol/index.php?id=535 *).
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Clinical Training: General

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. (2020). COVID-19 Clinician Resources *.
This webpage contains accredited continuing education (CE) activities and additional resources that can help the CE provider and clinician community respond to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. CE topics include Comprehensive Resources on COVID-19, Epidemiology of COVID-19, Clinical Features and Diagnosis, Management, Infection Control, Telemedicine, Health System, Personal Protection, and other COVID-19 related training.
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American Heart Association. (2020). Oxygenation and Ventilation of COVID-19 Patients *.
This toolkit includes resources and refreshers for healthcare providers who may be called to assist in critical care roles that are beyond their routine daily activities for COVID-19 patients.
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American Public Health Association and National Academy of Sciences. (2020). COVID-19 Conversations *.
This webinar series hosted by the American Public Health Association and National Academy of Sciences explores the current outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States and globally, with a focus on the emerging evidence on how to best mitigate its impact.
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Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress. (2020). Caring for Those who Work with the Dead: Adapting a Psychological First Aid Intervention to your Setting*.
Working with the dead, especially following mass-casualty events is one of the most stressful aspects of disaster work. In order to deal with this stress, an innovative early intervention was developed that uses the principles of Psychological First Aid.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). Training for Healthcare Professionals.
These courses can bolster healthcare professionals' knowledge on a range of topics, including clinical care and infection control; personal protective equipment; nonpharmaceutical interventions; and emergency preparedness and response.
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HealthStream. (2020). Coronavirus (COVID-19) Free Courses *.
HealthStream is offering a collection of carefully curated courses, free to anyone in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. These courses are designed to educate healthcare staff on current guidelines for infection control across various care settings, and precautions for airborne pathogens.
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Mount Sinai Health System (NYC). (2020). Project Florence *.
This project provides a free, curated, and up-to-date curriculum to assist nurses and other professionals treating COVID-19 patients in intensive care units (ICU). The user completes an adaptive assessment that measures knowledge and is recommended personalized content in real-time to address their individual skill gaps. The curriculum was developed by Mount Sinai, Karolinska Institute, Arizona State University's Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, and New York Academy of Sciences. The project also offers free information on ICU care for Coronavirus patients and is tailored for any medical professional called in to assist.
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National Network of Public Health Institutes. (2020). COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources and Training *.
This webpage contains links to curated, online COVID-19 related public health training on a variety of topics (e.g., contract tracing and risk communication).
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Public Health Foundation. (2020). Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Training *.
Training related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is available through the TRAIN Learning Network, a national learning network that aggregates training opportunities for public health, healthcare, and preparedness professionals from thousands of training providers. This includes training from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, and other organizations.
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Region II Public Health Training Center. (2020). COVID19: Using a Health Equity and Human Rights Lens to Protect Vulnerable Populations during this Pandemic and Beyond *.
This module identifies key principles of the health equity and human rights frameworks to protect vulnerable and marginalized populations during COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. For additional COVID-19 related training and resources visit https://region2phtc.org/ *
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Region X Northwest Center for Public Health Practice (NWCPHP). (2020). Coronavirus Training Resources for Public Health Professionals *.
NWCPHP’s Northwest Public Health Training Center has a variety of no-cost training resources for addressing COVID-19 in subject areas of communication, legal issues, disease investigation, leadership, and other topics. Five of these resources are certified as high-quality by the Public Health Learning Navigator.
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Society of Critical Care Medicine. (2020). Critical Care for the Non-ICU Clinician.
This course provides online education to healthcare professionals who may benefit from critical care training.
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The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC). (2020). Just in Time (JIT) Skills Training Videos for COVID-19 *.
These videos are provided to support preparedness training activities and provide just-in-time training for all frontline, assessment, and treatment facilities caring for a patient suspected or confirmed to be infected with COVID-19. Topics include: Laboratory Specimen Collection: Nasopharyngeal Swab (https://repository.netecweb.org/exhibits/show/netec-education/item/840 *) and Personal Protective Equipment for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (https://repository.netecweb.org/exhibits/show/netec-education/item/688 *)
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University of New Mexico School of Medicine. (2020). Project Echo COVID-19 Response *.
This webpage includes links to ECHO Institute Trainings, a list of Global ECHO Community Response efforts, and a full list of global COVID-19 teleECHO sessions.
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Clinical Training: Nurses

American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2020). COVID-19 Response Webinar Series *.
This webpage contains links to registration for upcoming COVID-19 webinars and links to free recordings provided by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
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American Association of Critical Care Nurses. (2020). COVID-19 Pulmonary, ARDS, and Ventilator Resources *.
This free, online course features the latest information nurses need to provide care for those with COVID-19.
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American Association of Critical Care Nurses. (2020). COVID-19 Top Clinical Resources *.
This webpage includes links to COVID-19 related resources geared towards nurses, including clinical resources and information on the work environment and well-being.
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American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. (2020). AANA COVID-19 Resources *.
This webpage includes updates and resources on COVID-19 geared towards certified nurse anesthetists.
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American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM). (2020). Responding to COVID-19 *.
The website includes compilation of resources to help American College of Nurse Midwives members and consumers stay informed on COVID-19. Available resources include webinars, guidance, and other training and resources.
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American Nurses Association. (2020). COVID-19 Resource Center.
This page includes various resources to assist nurses responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC). (2020). COVID-19 Resources *.
This webpage contains links to weekly COVID-19 updates which highlight published resources and webinars specifically for HIV/AIDS healthcare teams and people living with HIV.
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IntelyCare Nursing Education. (2020). Coronavirus (COVID-19) for Nursing Professionals *.
This COVID-19 curriculum includes seven modules with 32 lessons for nursing professionals.
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Marks, S., Edwards, S., and Jerge, E. (2020). Rapid Deployment of Critical Care Nurse Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Nurse Leader.
This study assessed the feedback of nurses about their participation in a rapidly deployed critical care education program in preparation for working in a COVID-19 designated facility.
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Clinical Training: Paraprofessionals

National Association for Home Care & Hospice. (2020). Coronavirus Resources for Home Care & Hospice *.
This resource page includes links to information and training materials on COVID-19 designed for in-home health and hospice care providers.
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Clinical Training: Pharmacists/ Pharmacy Technicians

American Pharmacists Association. (2020). APhA’s 15 on COVID-19 series *.
The website includes a COVID-19 training series (https://www.pharmacist.com/coronavirus/training) developed by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. APhA’s COVID-19 Specimen Collection Training guides pharmacists through the collection of nasopharyngeal swabs, and the program will be adaptable to other testing methods (e.g., nasal swabs, oral swabs, fingerstick tests, and other new technologies) once they become more widely available. Access additional APhA Practice Resources at https://www.pharmacist.com/coronavirus/practice-resources. *
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American Pharmacists Association. (2020). Pharmacists’ Guide to Coronavirus: Information and Resources on COVID-19 for Pharmacists and the Communities They Serve *.
This webpage includes a weekly webinar series (https://www.pharmacist.com/coronavirus/weekly-webinars) to provide pharmacists with the latest information on the pandemic. The website also provides training programs and resources for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
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National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS). (2020). Community Pharmacy-based Point-of-Care Testing Certificate *.
Designed for community pharmacy, academia and pharmacy association staff, the NACDS Community Pharmacy-Based Point-of-Care Testing certificate program trains participants to administer a variety of point-of-care tests, as well as health and physical assessments. The accredited certificate program includes 20 hours of Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) credit, including 16 hours of home study and 4 hours of live training about disease states, physical assessments, point-of-care tests, collaborative practice models and business models.
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Clinical Training: Physicians / Physician Assistants

American Academy of Family Physicians. (2020). Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Resources.
This webpage contains continuing medical education (CME) activities and resources to help family physicians respond to COVID-19. Daily updates on rapidly changing information is available linking physicians to CME webinars, clinical resources and patient information, and telehealth and practice management.
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American Academy of Physician Assistants. (2020). AAPA COVID-19 Resource Center *.
This webpage from the American Academy of Physician Assistants contains curated tools and resources to help physician assistants practice medicine safely and effectively, while protecting their own health.
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American College of Cardiology (ACC). (2020). ACC’s COVID-19 Hub *.
The American College of Cardiology provides COVID-19 clinical guidance for the global cardiovascular care team.
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American College of Physicians. (2023). Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Information for Internists.
This frequently updated web page collects resources to assist physicians in their response to COVID-19. It includes background information on coronaviruses; clinical response information (transmission, presentation, diagnosis, treatment, infection control); and links to additional resources, including clinical care resources, telehealth, patient education, coding, ethics, and physician well-being.
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American College of Physicians (ACP). (2020). Telemedicine: A Practical Guide for Incorporation into your Practice *.
Telemedicine offers an innovative and safe way for internists to care for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new curriculum provides crucial information to begin or expand the use of telemedicine during this public health crisis. Non-members pay a fee for CME credit but can audit for free.
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American Medical Association (AMA). (2020). A Physician’s Guide to COVID-19 *.
This webpage contains a curated quick-start COVID-19 guide to help prepare a physician’s practice and address patient concerns and questions.
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Clinical Training: Psychiatrists

American Psychiatric Association. (2023). APA Coronavirus Resources.
This webpage from the American Psychiatry Association contains COVID-19 related resources for psychiatrists and other healthcare providers. Resources address the physical impact of the coronavirus, as well as the potential mental health and psychosocial issues and responses. A section on tele-psychiatry, to prepare for the possibility of isolation and/or quarantine, is also included.
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Clinical Training: Respiratory Therapists

* Association of Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Professionals (AHEPP). (2020). Preparing Hospitals and Healthcare Personnel for Long-Term Respirator Usage*.
This training course is designed to prepare healthcare providers for long-term respirator usage, including with a surgical mask overlay as recommended by the Institute of Medicine, as well as innovative ways to prevent depleting respirator supplies during a disaster.
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Critical Care

Catholic Health System. (2021). COVID-19 ICU Surge Uptraining Materials. (Contact askasprtracie@hhs.gov to request the training materials.)
This packet of resources was created to uptrain non-critical care nursing staff to manage critically ill COVID-19 patients.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). Clinical Management of Critically Ill Adults with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
This Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) webinar presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides an overview of the clinical characteristics of COVID-19 patients, including case presentations of critically ill adults and clinical management challenges, and summarizes recently published guidelines on clinical management of critically ill adults. The presentation and transcript from the webinar are available for download.
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Setting-Specific Training

American Hospital Association (AHA). (2023). Updates and Resources on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The AHA curated website contains links to tools, resources and developments related to COVID-19.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Center for Preparedness and Response. (2020). COCA Call – Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Update and Information for Long-term Care Facilities - Web on Demand.
This training provides current information about COVID-19 as it relates to long-term care facilities, including nursing homes. Topics include infection prevention and control guidance, steps facilities should take to prepare, and available resources.
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The National Association of Community Health Centers. (2020). COVID-19 Resources*.
The Health Center Resource Clearinghouse includes clinical workforce resources as well as a targeted COVID-19 priority page.
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Skills for Working in Emergency Settings

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). Communication in Emergency and Crisis Settings.
This training course is designed to educate emergency responders and health communication professionals on the Crisis & Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) principles so that they may be better prepared to communicate to their respective audience(s) during emergencies.
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Specific Clinical Roles and Skills

American Association of Respiratory Care. (2013). Strategic National Stockpile Ventilator Training Program.
This training course includes educational information for respiratory therapists and for the cross-training of respiratory therapy extenders to prepare for mechanically ventilating a large population during a public health emergency. It includes training on Project XTREME and users can access documentation for the Model for Health Professionals’ Cross-Training for Mass Casualty Respiratory Needs at https://www.aarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/01-project-xtreme-model-for-health-professionals.pdf *
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* Association of Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Professionals (AHEPP). (2020). Preparing Hospitals and Healthcare Personnel for Long-Term Respirator Usage*.
This training course is designed to prepare healthcare providers for long-term respirator usage, including with a surgical mask overlay as recommended by the Institute of Medicine, as well as innovative ways to prevent depleting respirator supplies during a disaster.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of EMS. (2020). What EMS and 911 Need to Know about COVID-19.
This training course developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) provides emergency medical services (EMS) and 911 personnel with the latest guidance on how to treat patients with potential COVID-19 infections, what PPE is required for responding to these patients and recommendations for transporting and treating people possibly infected with COVID-19.
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The National Emerging Special Pathogen Training and Education Center (NETEC). (2020). NETEC Education and Training*.
With the ever-evolving coronavirus pandemic, the NETEC is committed to providing facilities with the tools to educate healthcare workers and share preparedness best practices. Includes NETEC Webinar Series: COVID-19, and a range of online trainings, templates and checklists.
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Workforce, Planning, and Data Training

Health Workforce Technical Assistance Center. (2020). COVID-19 & the Health Workforce*.
This website provides links to training and technical assistance to states and organizations that engage in health workforce planning. This repository includes data on surge capacity, state-wide workforce strategies and ways to develop the educational pipeline to respond to COVID-19.
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New England Public Health Training Center. (2020). COVID-19: The Health Consequences of the Consequences *.
The panel discussion recorded 4/16/2020 explores the long-term health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. For additional training COVID-19 resources and related training visit https://sites.bu.edu/nephtc/covid-19-resources/ *
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Region IV Public Health Training Center. (2020). Building Psychological Resilience for the Public Health Workforce during the COVID19 Pandemic *.
This webinar recorded 4/22/2020 provides information on awareness, self-care and connection with others so public health workers can develop a plan for maintaining their mental health. For additional COVID-19 related resources visit http://www.r4phtc.org/keeping-up-with-the-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak/ *
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Region VII Midwestern Public Health Training Center. (2013). Pandemic: A Critical Thinking Scenario *.
The training, created 3/22/2013, assesses the application of critical thinking as a means of solving problems related to community preparedness for public health emergencies.
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Region VII Midwestern Public Health Training Center. (2020). Don't Panic: Principles of Crisis and Risk Communication Scenario *.
This course created in 2012 and updated with CDC CERC materials in 2019 provides guidelines and tools used to create appropriated messaging. For COVID-19 resources from Region VII visit http://www.mphtc.org/covid-19-resources/ *
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Region X Northwest Center for Public Health Practice. (2020). Emergency Risk Communication *.
This 2.5-hour course posted 1/31/2013 identifies effective communication strategies that can be used during public health emergencies. Other COVID-19 related resources last updated 5/27/2020 can be found at http://www.nwcphp.org/about/news/coronavirus-training-resources-public-health-professionals *
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