Preparing for the Pandemic: Avian Influenza in Birds and Mammals
| Course Id | 250920 |
| Course Name | Preparing for the Pandemic: Avian Influenza in Birds and Mammals |
| Course Catagory | Respiratory Care, Nursing and General Healthcare |
| Course Price | 33.54 |
| Course CEU | 3 |
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Define and characterize A(H5N1), explaining its viral structure, genetic components, and mechanisms of pathogenesis in avian and mammalian hosts.
- Analyze the epidemiological patterns of avian influenza globally, including transmission dynamics, geographic spread, and risk factors for human infection.
- Evaluate the public health response from the CDC, WHO, and international health organizations, including surveillance systems, containment protocols, and policy recommendations.
- Assess prevention strategies at individual, community, and population levels, including vaccination approaches, biosecurity measures, and infection control practices.
- Interpret current treatment modalities for A(H5N1) infection, including antiviral therapy, supportive care, and emerging therapeutic options.
- Synthesize preparedness frameworks for pandemic response, integrating surveillance, rapid diagnosis, outbreak investigation, and communication strategies.