Emergency Preparedness Training for Veterinarians

August 2, 2006

Program Description:
On August 2, 2006 the University at Albany Center for Public Health Preparedness, with support from the New York State Capital District Veterinary Medical Society, offered a program funded by the New York Consortium for Emergency Preparedness Continuing Education entitled Emergency Preparedness: Preventing Zoonotic Disease Transmission. Presenters included Dr. Bryan Cherry, Public Health Veterinarian for the NYS Department of Health, Dr. David Chico, Emergency Preparedness Veterinarian for the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets and Dr. Robert Westphal, Director of the UAlbany Center for Public Health Preparedness.

Seventy-five veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and Community Animal Response Team members attended from 11 counties in upstate New York. Based on the program evaluation, all participants found the training to be valuable in increasing their knowledge of the topics presented.

A free copy of this program is available on DVD. Order the DVD here

This program is also available via webstreaming. Click here to view the webcast.

Objectives:
At the conclusion of the presentation, the participants will be able to:

1. Recognize zoonotic diseases and understand their impact on human populations;
2. Identify factors that promote the transmission of zoonotic diseases;
3. Understand the role of veterinarians in reporting zoonotic diseases;
4. Identify CDC Category A, B and C bioterrorism agents;
5. Understand the different components of epidemiological investigations of zoonotic diseases, including surveillance;
6. Understand how veterinarians can assist in surge capacity during a public health emergency;

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Who Should Attend:
Veterinarians, veterinarian technicians and other professionals who work with animals or who are involved with preparing for and responding to zoonotic disease outbreaks.