The Public Health Law Program of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has just released version three of the Public Health Emergency Law and Forensic Epidemiology training materials on CD-ROM. These self-contained training packages were developed by for use by instructors in any jurisdiction in the United States who provide public health preparedness training to front-line practitioners.

Public Health Emergency Law is targeted at public health practitioners and emergency management professionals to improve understanding of the role of law as a public health tool. Materials include three lecture units with PowerPoint slides, an interactive case study, and a Course Manager's Guide. Notes for instructors and other supplemental information are also included.

Forensic Epidemiology is designed to help public health and law enforcement agencies strengthen coordination of responses to pandemic influenza and similar threats. Materials include a new CDC-developed case study on pandemic influenza as well as scenarios and training materials from other developers.

To download read-only copies of the new materials, choose from below:

Public Health Emergency Law
PHEL Case Study Instructor Version.pdf
PHEL Course Manager's Guide.pdf
Unit_1.pdf
Unit_2.pdf
Unit_3.pdf

Forensic Epidemiology
FE Case Study Instructor Version.pdf
FE_Case_Study_Course_Manager's_Guide.pdf


For those who wish to conduct either training, a free CD-ROM with complete, customizable versions of the new materials and all supplemental materials can be ordered at: https://www.securemcking.com/FE-PHEL_CD_Request/

For more information, e-mail: FE-PHEL@mcking.com

Any periodic updates on Public Health Emergency Law and Forensic Epidemiology training will be posted on this page. Check back for updates.