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Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) considerations in Mass Gatherings

This course aims to support host nations and event organizers in planning and delivering a safe and successful event, as part of WHO’s ongoing support to countries in strengthening the International Health Regulations capacities for prevention, detection and response to the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) public health emergencies, in the context of hosting Mass Gathering (MG) events.

The online course will provide an overview of the basic principles of CBRN preparedness and response in the context of mass gatherings, as well as the opportunities presented for a positive health legacy in this. It consists of six modules:

Module 1. Introduction to CBRN considerations in Mass Gatherings
Module 2. CBRN incidents and Emergency Management Plan: Chemical threats
Module 3. CBRN incidents and Emergency Management Plan: Biological threats
Module 4. CBRN incidents and Emergency Management Plan: Radiological and Nuclear threats
Module 5. CBRN incidents key considerations, legacy and evaluation
Module 6. Risk Communication and Community Engagement and Infodemic Management in CBRN incidents

Target Audience: Public health professionals, mass gatherings organizers, public safety and other multi-sectoral emergency planners and responders involved in the planning of delivery of a Mass Gathering event.

After completing this module you will be able to:

Describe the basics of CBRN incidents, CBRN risk assessment and CBRN incidents management, including Emergency Medical Team's (EMT) role,
Identify the basics of CBRN in the context of mass gathering events,
Outline the main elements of preparedness and response to CBRN incidents in the context of mass gatherings (e.g. assessment, detection, decontamination and control measures, command and control practices, risk communication, etc),
Explain the importance of advance planning and the opportunities presented for mitigation of the risks and a positive health legacy in the area of CBRN in mass gatherings.

Approximately 1.5 Hours

Certificate of Completion

English

Category: Mass Gatherings

Cours en ligne Essentiels pour les Equipes d'Intervention Rapide

The Rapid Response Team Essentials Online Course (RRT ESOC) is geared to members of RRTs, RRT managers, RRT trainers and mentors.

Based on an all-hazard approach, the RRT Essentials Online Learning Programme aims to equip members of RRTs with the essential knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) needed to early detect and provide an effective public health response to events. Besides, this programme introduces how to function effectively as an RRT member, perform a variety of tasks based on the nature of the emergency and contribute to the RRT to perform its mission.

The programme is composed of twelve short interactive modules of approximately 30 minutes duration each. Upon successful completion of each module, you will be able to download a Certificate of Completion.

This programme is a component of the Rapid Response Teams Training Programme.

RRT ESOC Brochure

Category: RRT All hazards / EIR Tous risques

Ebola - Entry Screening at Ports, Airports and Land Crossings

This online course aims at enabling states to prevent the introduction and spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in non-affected geographical areas by conducting entry screening at points of entry and taking associated public health measures as necessary.

These measures are commensurate with risks and do not unduly interfere with international travel and transport.

Target Audience: Professionals from National IHR Focal Points (NFPs), health authorities, staff working at points of entry (POE).

After completing this module you will be able to:

Identify key steps for planning entry screening at selected points of entry.
Explain by whom, where, when and how primary and secondary entry screening can be conducted.
List key criteria used to identify ill travelers with signs and symptoms consistent with EVD, or at risk of EVD exposure.
Describe appropriate public health measures to be applied to them.

Approximately 1.5 hours

Certificate of Completion

English

Category: EVD at Points of Entry

Ebola - Exit Screening at Ports, Airports and Land Crossings

This online course aims at enabling states to prevent the introduction and spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in non-affected geographical areas by conducting exit screening and taking associated public health measures at points of entry in countries with Ebola transmission.

This course is targeted towards Professionals from National IHR Focal Points (NFPs), health authorities, staff working at points of entry (POE).

Target Audience: Professionals from National IHR Focal Points (NFPs), health authorities, staff working at points of entry (POE).

After completing this module you will be able to:

Identify key steps for planning and Implementing exit screening process at selected terminals or facilities.
Develop a communication plan to educate travelers, community leaders, and the travel industry on the EVD outbreak and on the exit screening process.
Explain how primary and secondary exit screening should be conducted applying Infection Prevention Control (IPC) measures.
List key criteria used to Identify travelers with signs and symptoms consistent with EVD or at risk of illness from exposure to EVD and identify public health measures to be applied to them.

Approximately 1.5 hours

Certificate of Completion

English

Category: EVD at Points of Entry

Ebola Event Management at Points of Entry

This online course aims to train relevant personnel at the Points-of-Entry on how to conduct initial risk assessment and management of Ebola event at Points of Entry.

Target Audience:Relevant personnel of the National IHR Focal Points and all other State Party personnel participating in this decision-making process.

After completing this module you will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge on initial risk assessment and management of Ebola event at Points of Entry in a multisectoral approach.
Indicate critical steps and actions to cope with Ebola events at Points of Entry.
Identify available resources and tools.

Approximately 1 hour

Certificate of Completion

English

Category: Ebola Event Management at Points of Entry (English / French / Portuguese)

Event Information Site for National IHR Focal Points (EIS) - 4 microlearning videos

The course consists of brief learning modules (videos) comprised of bite-sized learning activities designed for quick consumption with the aim of familiarizing NFPs and relevant WHO staff with the EIS platform.

The course is targetted towards National IHR Focal Points (NFPs) and WHO staff in charge of detection, verification, and assessment of public health events.

Target Audience: National IHR Focal Points (NFPs) and WHO staff in charge of detection, verification, and assessment of public health events.

After completing this module you will be able to:

Explain the rationale behind the EIS platform in the context of IHR;
Demonstrate how to access and navigate the EIS platform;
Describe what type of information is available on the EIS platform.

Approximately 1 Hour

Certificate of Completion

English

Category: IHR

Good Participatory Practice in Clinical Trials

Good participatory practice activities for clinical trials for new or re-emerging pathogens help to ensure that studies are delivered in a way that is acceptable, feasible, relevant, and effective for local people and potential participants.

Engagement with multiple stakeholders is widely acknowledged to be an essential component of ethical research.

This course is for all those involved in engagement activities for clinical trials for new or re-emerging pathogens in their area or country. It explores key principles and approaches to good participatory practice through a range of tools and techniques.

You will be able to download your certificate of completion at the end of the course of five modules.

The objective of this online learning programme is to provide participants with the key knowledge and tools to lead engagement for clinical trials for new or re-emerging pathogens, from pre-trial through to closure and exit.

Category: Community Engagement

IDSR Training (English version)

This course is comprised of seven units that will provide you an opportunity to practice using the skills and knowledge included in the Technical Guidelines for Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) in the African Region, and provide you with additional information and resources to effectively conduct IDSR activities.

It will take approximately 15 hours to complete. After you have successfully completed the course, you will be able to print your personalized certificate of completion.

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: If you do not have an account yet, please create an account with the following link:
https://extranet.who.int/hslp/training/who-extra/hslp-invitation/formpage.html

Step 2: If you are not logged yet with your account, click here:
https://extranet.who.int/hslp/training/login/index.php

Step 3: Click on the button "Enrol me" to access the course.

Category: IDSR Training

Infectious Substances Shipping Training

Infectious Substances Shipping Training (e-ISST)
- An online course for shippers -

The ability to detect, confirm or control global disease threats often relies on the transfer of patient samples and other biological materials between healthcare providers and laboratories. In order to ensure safe and timely operations, shippers of infectious substances must have appropriate knowledge on the national and international processes and regulations addressing transport by air, road, rail and sea. Training in this area contributes to improving compliance with applicable regulations, ensuring safety of staff, the public and the environment. Compliance also increases access to carrier services, and subsequent timely package delivery.

This online course is divided into nine modules addressing the classification, documentation, marking, labelling, packaging of infectious substances, and the preparation of shipments requiring the use of dry ice. This course covers the shipping of:

1. Category A Infectious Substances
2. Category B Biological Substances
3. Exempt Human & Animal Substances
4. Shipping under various circumstances including the use of dry ice, dry shippers and overpacks.

Transport of any infectious substances is strictly regulated, in particular Category A materials, and appropriate training is required. Access to the re-certification examination is restricted and requires at least 80% of correct answers to obtain the certificate, valid for 2 years from the date of completion.

Disclaimer: By proceeding to this course, you acknowledge that the information relating to your certification (including name, contact information and results) will be held in a database at WHO, and may be shared with training partners at IATA

Infectious Substances Shipping Training (e-ISST) Global

Infectious Substances Shipping Training (e-ISST)
- An online refresher course for shippers -

The ability to detect, confirm or control global disease threats often relies on the transfer of patient samples and other biological materials between healthcare providers and laboratories. In order to ensure safe and timely operations, shippers of infectious substances must have appropriate knowledge on the national and international processes and regulations addressing transport by air, road, rail and sea. Training in this area contributes to improving compliance with applicable regulations, ensuring safety of staff, the public and the environment. Compliance also increases access to carrier services, and subsequent timely package delivery.

This online course is divided into nine modules addressing the classification, documentation, marking, labelling, packaging of infectious substances, and the preparation of shipments requiring the use of dry ice. This course covers the shipping of:

1. Category A Infectious Substances
2. Category B Biological Substances
3. Exempt Human & Animal Substances
4. Shipping under various circumstances including the use of dry ice, dry shippers and overpacks.

Transport of any infectious substances is strictly regulated, in particular Category A materials, and appropriate training is required. This course may only be used to re-certify individuals who have previously completed a WHO’s infectious substances shipping training (ISST) course successfully. Access to the re-certification examination is restricted and requires at least 80% of correct answers to obtain the certificate, valid for 2 years from the date of completion.

Disclaimer: By proceeding to this course, you acknowledge that the information relating to your certification (including name, contact information and results) will be held in a database at WHO, and may be shared with training partners at IATA

Category: e-ISST

Introduction to IHR Monitoring and Evaluation

The IHR Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) course builds M&E capacities necessary to monitor implementation of IHR among member states. The four-module course imparts skills in M&E planning, which can be applied in NAPHS to improve pandemic preparedness including COVID-19. The course also covers IHR M&E framework and builds skills to carry out assessments objectively. There are also practical case studies in M&E for IHR- including evaluations and prioritization of actions to improve pandemic preparedness. After completing this module you will be able to:

After completing this module you will be able to:

Appreciate the importance of monitoring and evaluating IHR implementation.
Apply theoretical M&E skills to implementation of IHR.
Develop, implement, monitor, improve and evaluation IHR M&E plans.
Distinguish the various components of the IHR M&E framework.
Collect, analyze and disseminate information from various components of M&E framework.
Use information from IHR M&E plans/framework to advocate for resources.

1 hour per module (4 Modules, 2 case studies)

Certificate of Completion

English

Category: Introduction to IHR Monitoring and Evaluation

Introduction to the IHR

The main goal of this online course is to brief IHR National Focal Points and other interested professionals on the key elements of the revised International Health Regulations (IHR).

Version: January 2024

Category: Introduction to the IHR

Joint External Evaluation - Team Member Orientation

The purpose of this online self-learning module is to describe the key steps of the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) process and the role of team members when facilitating technical discussions and drafting the Final Report. This module also enables future JEE team members to identify critical cultural competencies for effective interactions within team members and with stakeholders.

After completing this module you will be able to:

Describe key steps of the JEE process and characteristics of the JEE tool.
Explain what is expected from team members when facilitating a technical area discussion.
Describe the role of team members in compiling and drafting the Final Report.
Identify critical cultural competencies for effective interactions within team members and with stakeholders.

If you received an invitation to take this course: Please follow the instructions given in the invitation to access the course.

Approximately 1 Hour

Certificate of Completion

English

Category: IHR Monitoring & Evaluation Framework

Laboratory Quality Management System - Basics

This online course is aimed to the laboratorian who wants to acquire knowledge about five of the building blocks considered as the basics of a laboratory quality management system.

Each of these blocks are presented in independent modules:
1. Documents and records
2. Personnel
3. Purchasing and Inventory
4. Equipment
5. Facilities and Safety

Target Audience: Laboratory managers, senior biologists and technologist

After completing this module you will be able to:

Explain the important steps, or elements, of a laboratory document management system;
Describe the elements of a personnel management system;
Name factors to consider in procurement of supplies and equipment and their maintenance;
Describe practices to prevent or reduce risks.

Approximately 5 hours

Certificate of Completion

English, French, Russian, Spanish

Category: LQMS

Management and Facilitation of an After Action Review (AAR)

The purpose of this course is to introduce the learners to the knowledge and skills needed for a successful management and facilitation of an After Action Review under the IHR Monitoring and Evaluation Framework following the response to an event of public health concern.

Completion of the Management and Facilitation of an After Action Review (AAR) E-learning course is a prerequisite for enrolling into the After Action Review face-to-face training.

Target Audience: IHR NFPs, WHO Staff, Ministry of Health Staff, and partners staff.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

Explain the context and the purpose of an AAR;
Describe the general flow of the AAR process (by using the working group format);
Distinguish roles and responsibilities of facilitators in the AAR process and describe the techniques for participatory facilitation;
Indicate the resources available for conducting an AAR and know where to find them.

Approximately 45 minutes

Certificate of Completion

English

Category: IHR Monitoring & Evaluation Framework

Management of ill travelers at points of entry in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak

Under the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005, public health authorities at international ports, airports and ground crossings are required to establish effective contingency plans and arrangements for responding to events that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern and to communicate with their National IHR Focal Point about relevant public health measures.

The current outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease has spread across borders through travelers, conveyances, which has prompted demands for the detection and management of suspected cases at points of entry (POE), including ports, airports and ground crossings, on board conveyances.

Target Audience: National IHR Focal Points, public health authorities and operators at Points of Entry, conveyance operators, other stakeholders involved in managing public health events at Points of Entry

After completing this module you will be able to:

Outline the core capacities to be in place for managing ill travelers suspected to have COVID-19 at points of entry and on conveyances of all types;
Put in place mechanisms that facilitate the management of ill travelers suspected to have COVID-19 at points of entry and on conveyances of all types.

Approximately 1 hour per module

Certificate of Completion

Arabic, English, French, Russian, Spanish

Arabic English French Spanish Russian

Category: 5 online courses on COVID-19 at Points of Entry

Navigating the Tripartite Zoonoses Guide (TZG): A Training for Advocates and Implementers

Taking a multisectoral, One Health approach is necessary to address complex health threats at the human-animal-environment interface.

The Tripartite organizations – the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Organisation of Animal Health (OIE), and the World Health Organization (WHO), launched the Tripartite Zoonoses Guide (TZG), the summation of a global effort of more than 100 experts coming together from around the world to provide guidance and best practices for addressing zoonotic diseases in countries.

Using country examples shared in the TZG, this training introduces participants to the technical chapters in the Guide while providing practical guidance for strengthening a One Health approach to zoonotic diseases.

Target Audience: Professionals from human, animal or environmental health sectors involved in the implementation of the IHR.

After completing this course you should be able to:

Understand the purpose of the TZG.
Recognize the tools that can be used to understand national context and priorities for One Health.
Explore the seven technical chapters of the TZG.
Use country examples to inform the application of key principles of the TZG.
Identify operational tools available to support the use of the TZG at a country level.

Approximately 45 minutes

Certificate of Completion

English, French, Spanish

Category: One Health – Tools and resources

ONE HEALTH: Basics of multisectoral collaboration at the Human - Animal - Environment interface

The purpose of the Basics of multisectoral collaboration at the Human – Animal – Environment interface online course is to explain the One Health approach and principles of multisectoral collaboration, and to enable professionals from human, animal and environmental health sectors to contribute to a functional national health system, including national IHR implementation, evaluation, and capacity building through a One Health approach.

This training toolkit is intended to provide comprehensive materials that will allow for designing and organizing training workshops for all stakeholders in health laboratory processes, from management, to administration, to bench-work laboratorians.

Target Audience: Professionals from human, animal or environmental health sectors involved in the implementation of the IHR.

After completing this course you should be able to:

Describe the One Health approach and principles of multisectoral collaboration.
Provide examples of how a One Health approach may be taken to address a health threat or disease event.
Explain how a One Health approach contributes to a functional national health system, including national IHR implementation, evaluation, and capacity building.
Shipping under various circumstances including the use of dry ice, dry shippers and overpacks

Approximately 1.5 hours

Certificate of Completion

English

Category: One Health – Basics

Public Health Event Management in Air Transport (PHEMAT)

This online course has been developed in collaboration with ICAO, IATA, Public Health Sector from all regions including ECDC and USCDC..

The material for this training comes from the WHO Handbook for the Management of Public Health Events in Air Transport. It focuses on communicable diseases, but as directed by the International Health Regulations (2005) also considers the multi-hazard (biological, chemical and radiological) approach.

Target Audience: Airport Health Authorities

After completing this module you will be able to:

Explain the continuum of Public Health Event Management in Air Transport (PHEMAT).
Explain the core capacity requirements for public health events under the International Health Regulations (IHR), 2005.
Describe the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and guidance documents related to public health.
Describe appropriate public health measures to be applied to them.

Approximately 3 -4 hours

Certificate of Completion

English

Category: Public Health Event Management in Air Transport

Public Health Preparedness for Mass Gathering Events

This project aims to support host nations in delivering a safe and successful event, as part of WHO’s ongoing support to countries in strengthening the International Health Regulations capacities for prevention, detection and response to the public health events in the context of hosting Mass Gathering (MG) events, in collaboration with the WHO collaborating centres

The online course will provide an overview of the key steps and considerations that a host country will need to take when planning to host a MG. It consists of one introduction and eight independent technical modules.

Target Audience:Public health professionals and stakeholders.

After completing this module you will be able to:

Describe what Mass Gatherings (MGs) are and how they are defined.
Explain the additional health challenges posed by MGs organizations responsible for the health of the population.
Recognise the importance of advance planning and the opportunities presented for a positive health legacy.

Approximately 4 - 6 hours

Certificate of Completion

English

Category: Mass Gatherings

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