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Disease Detectives: Outbreak Investigation Overview (On Demand-No CE)

This short recorded training will provide an overview of outbreak investigations for those working in public health, whether you are an experienced practitioner that needs a refresher or is new to work in outbreak investigations.This training was originally presented on October 11, 2022.EnrollHERE.AudiencePublic health practitioners in Michigan and beyond who have had some experience with outbreak investigations, including but not limited to sanitarians, public health nurses, epidemiologists, health communication staff, and community health workersLearning ObjectivesDescribe a systematic approach to outbreak managementDiscuss the challenges that occur during outbreaks and outbreak investigationsInstructorsKayleigh Blaney, MPH, DrPH,Senior Advisor, School of Global Public Health, New York University

Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Homeowner Education

Through a grant from US EPA and in partnership with theRural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP), theNational Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association(NOWRA) has developed this training program for educating property owners with an onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS). This course is designed to help homeowners get the most out of their Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS).This interactive homeowner/public educational module is aimed at residential owners and the general public with best management practices to help keep their septic systems functioning properly. These practices focus on recycling water: cleaning wastewater and returning safe water to the water cycle with the goal of protecting human and environmental health in a cost-effective manner.Concepts covered in this course include: the importance of wastewater treatment, an overview of treatment in an onsite system, typical onsite system features, final treatment and dispersal, management, maintenance, safety, and system troubleshooting. While the training’s target audience is property owners who have an onsite system, the concepts are also applicable to the general public, realtors, local health officials, and septic system professionals.This course is FREE to ALL users, but requires creating an account. Select the course below to create your account and begin.While taking the class, for Technical Support call(888) 705-6002(8 am - 8 pm EST) or emailsupport@blueskyelearn.com.CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO:Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Homeowner Education | NOWRA