Outbreak Investigation and Response
Welcome to One Health Workforce Academies Introduction to Outbreak Investigation and Response Training
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. Each module is comprised of an introduction, specific lessons related to the subject matter, and a quiz to assess learner competency. An integrative case-study spans the entire breadth of the course and includes key concepts learned in the didactic portions to help solidify and illustrate the key learning objectives. We expect that each module will require between one and two hours to complete. Additional supplemental readings provided in the “One Health Resource Library” could extend this time depending on the participant’s level of interest and personal desire to learn more of the course content.
There is no time limit for this course and trainees may work through the modules at their own pace.
Instructors
Dr Brian Bird
One Health Institute, UC Davis
Dr. Woutrina Smith
Veterinarian and Associate Dean
IMPORTANT NOTICE & INSTRUCTIONS
OHWA is on hiatus as of September 21, 2025.
New course registrations have been suspended. No additional coursework will be supported.
We are grateful to the educators and practitioners who leant their talents to the creation of the OHWA, and to the global community of the learners who utilized OHWA’s educational resources. Your participation demonstrated the value of accessible and timely One Health content. Taking time on hiatus will allow us to regroup, given shifting funding landscapes, and we will be actively investigating future possibilities for re-engaging with the global One Health education space.
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Core Compentency Domains
This material will address the following Core Competency Domains from the One Health Workforce – Next Generation Program:
- Collaboration and Partnership
- Culture, Beliefs, Values and Ethics
- Epidemiology and Surveillance
- Gender and Empowerment
- One Health Principles and Concepts
- Outbreak Investigation and Response
- Research and Evaluation