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 will be going on a hiatus starting September 21, 2025.
New course registrations have been suspended, however learners who are currently registered or in progress with a course will have until September 21 to complete their work and receive their certificates.
After that date, 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.
- All courses are offered asynchronously.
- Course must be completed by Sept 21, 2025
- If you do not complete the course, your progress will not be saved.
- To receive a certificate, the course must be completed and the certificate downloaded by Sept 21, 2025
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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