CDC's Emergency Preparedness and Response Training Resources

This page features scheduled and on-demand access to information on emergency preparedness and response training resources that CDC, other federal agencies, and COCA partners offer—be sure to view these valuable resources.

CDC Resources

• SHEA/ CDC Outbreak Response Training Program
  http://ortp.shea-online.org/online-training/External
• Radiation Emergencies: Information for Clinicians
  https://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/clinicians.asp
• Zika Resources
  Zika Zone: Trainings
  http://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/zikazone/
• Zika Training for Healthcare Providers.
  https://www.cdc.gov/zika/hc-providers/training/training.html
• Ebola Resources
  All Ebola-related resources are available at:
  https://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/index.html
• Health Literacy Training for Public Health Professionals
  The goal of this course is to introduce participants to the fundamentals of health literacy and demonstrate the importance of health literacy within public health practice. This course will challenge you to think about the significance of health literacy in the work you do as a public health professional. The course also provides practical steps to apply the principles and strategies of health literacy in your daily activities.
  https://www.cdc.gov/healthliteracy/training/
• Learning Connection Quick – Learn Lessons
  Quick-Learn Lessons provide public health-related learning products and activities that take 20 minutes or less to complete. Products are also accessible from mobile devices so users can learn on the go.
  https://www.train.org/cdctrain/search?type=course&query=%22Accessible%20on%20mobile%20devices%22External
• Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Centers (PERLCs)
  CDC provides funding for 14 PERLCs across the United States. PERLCs provide training to state, local, and tribal public health authorities within self-defined service areas and meet partners’ workforce development needs in the area of public health preparedness and response and specialized training, education, and consultation.
  https://www.cdc.gov/phpr/perlc.htm
• Travelers’ Health Resources and Training
  CDC offers on-demand training, travel resources, and video presentations for clinicians.
  http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/ce-courses-training