COVID-19: Testing, Tracing, and Tracking

This live webinar will provide an overview of the epidemiology of COVID-19, with an emphasis on the Region V states. Participants will learn the basics of contact tracing and testing, and important considerations for case investigation interviewing practices.

Audience

Public health professionals and students interested in understanding the basics of contact tracing and public health interviewing best practices.

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the epidemiology of COVID-19 at the regional and national levels
• Define the practice of contact tracing and key considerations for its implementation
• Consider best practices for case investigation interviewing

Instructors

• Nicole Parker-Strobe, MPH, Region 2 North Epidemiologist, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
• Marty Soehnlen, PhD, MPH, HCLD(ABB), Director, Infectious Disease Division, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
• Pamela Hackert, MD, JD, MPH, Staff Physician, Henry Ford Jackson Occupational Health & Medical Director, Jackson County Health Department and Jackson Health Network
• Kayleigh Blaney,  DrPH(c), MPH, Epidemiologist, Oakland County Health Division

Enroll here.

Continuing Education Credit

1.0 CHES Category I CECH

Certificate of Completion

The Michigan Public Health Training Center is a designated provider (ID# 99038) of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Sponsors

This webcast is offered in partnership with the Michigan Public Health Association Epidemiology Section.

The Region V Public Health Training Center is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31684 Public Health Training Centers ($924,899). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by Region V PHTC, HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.