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One Health
Workforce Academies

Training and Empowering the Current and Future Workforce

Earn accreditation and employer recognition of One Health training, core competencies, and technical skills

Training

Course Updates!

Spring Term Ends on June 30th  – Summer Term Begins on July 10th

Learners enrolled in the spring term may access their courses through their learner profile (log-in required) through June 30th. After that date, the courses will close but all progress will be saved. Summer term will begin on July 10th and will run until September 30th. We will be offering three of our most popular courses:  Fundamentals of One Health, One Health in the World, Outbreak Investigation and Response

All three courses are offered asynchronously and may be completed at your own pace during the session.

Enrollment* for courses will be available starting July 10th. Courses will be immediately accessible after enrollment.

There is no tuition to enroll. Certificates will be issued upon successful completion.

You must register for a free OHWA account to participate

*Previous enrollees in any of these three courses may re-enter the courses directly from their learner profiles starting July 10th.

Enrollment Open

One Health in the World

Based on results from an international stakeholder survey and expert Delphi panel, the One Health in the World course strengthens technical and competency-based knowledge and skill sets of One Health professionals.

Enrollment Open

Fundamentals of One Health Practice

Based on results from an international stakeholder survey and expert Delphi panel, the Fundamentals of One Health Practice course strengthens technical and competency-based knowledge and skill sets of One Health professionals.

Enrollment Open

Outbreak Investigation and Response

This dynamic training course spans 11 online modules and provides a basic introduction to the principles and concepts of a comprehensive One Health approach to investigating the origins or cause of a zoonotic disease outbreak or other disease event in animals or people.

Enrollment Closed

Risk Communication & Community Engagement

This dynamic training course spans 11 online modules and provides a basic introduction to the principles and concepts of a comprehensive One Health approach to risk communication related to a disease outbreak (or other disease event in animals or people) and how to engage communities around risks of disease transmission and behavior change.

Enrollment Closed

Virtual Communities of Practice

The concept of virtual Communities of Practice ( vCoPs) has recently gained popularity to bridge distance via technology for individuals and groups with an interest in a common topic. VCoPs are a great way to share experiences, best practices and to problem solve in a specific area for peers and experts by meeting regularly providing training in a low dose high frequency approach.  

Enrollment Closed

Preventing and Addressing COVID-19

This course was developed to provide training to health care providers and others working in healthcare facilities who are involved in the frontline management of COVID-19 in a resource limited setting. These training modules focus on recognition of the signs and symptoms of COVID-19, diagnostic testing, infection prevention and control measures, supporting community engagement and long term measures to address COVID-19.

Enrollment Closed

An Introduction to Grant Writing

This asynchronous course introduces participants to the basics of scientific grant writing and management. The contents of this course are organized across five distinct modules, each comprised of several brief video lectures recorded by experts from across the globe, followed by a short quiz to assess learner competency.

Enrollment Closed

Gender and One Health

This course spans 6 modules and provides a thorough introduction to concepts, like gender and sex, and how they relate to One Health. Each module consists of assigned readings and videos, a case study or activity for the student to complete as they go through the module, specific lessons that pertain to the module subject, and a quiz. 

Enrollment Closed

Antimicrobial Resistance in One Health: Introductory Level

This dynamic training course spans 5 online modules and provides an introduction to the principles, causes, and applications of AMR in the One Health sectors.

Enrollment Closed

Antimicrobial Resistance in One Health: Advanced Level

This dynamic training course spans six online modules and provides comprehensive coverage of surveillance systems, AMR assessment, laboratory diagnosis and AMR countermeasures such as infection prevention and control (IPC) and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS).

Closed

Introduction to Health Care Quality and Quality Improvement

This expansive online asynchronous training course spans 9 modules representing key elements for quality and quality improvement programs in global HIV programs. Each module is comprised of learning objectives, topics of key concepts, specific lessons related to the subject matter, and a quiz to assess learner competency. Examples of quality improvement approaches, methods and tools implemented in real life settings- provide the learner with the knowledge to implement quality improvement activities in their own setting.

Certification

COMING SOON

The One Health Workforce Academies provides training opportunities for all pre-service trainees at or beyond the bachelor’s degree programs at their universities or other academic institutions. Those pursuing a master’s degree in public health, environmental science, a doctorate in veterinary medicine, human medicine, pharmacy, or any other health profession are welcome to explore the academies’ training opportunities and study for and acquire your credential certification in One Health.

In-service trainees currently employed in agencies, institutions, government offices, and research programs dedicated to implementing the One Health framework can document their expertise through the One Health certificate.

Once available, information on this website will guide you in preparing for the One Health certification exam, acquiring continuing professional development credit opportunities, and maintaining your certification.

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