Evaluation of the certificate in emerging infectious disease research and the certificate in one health training programs, University of Florida.

ABSTRACT: In developing countries, public health professionals and scientists need targeted training and practical skills to respond to global emerging infectious disease threats. The Certificate in Emerging Infectious Disease Research was developed in 2008 to aid such professionals to respond to complex emerging disease problems. The short-course was modified slightly in 2013 and renamed the Certificate in One Health. To evaluate the immediate impact of the short-course, an online survey of 176 past participants from both the courses was conducted. The survey tool assessed the program's process, impact, and outcome measures respectively via assessing the courses' perceived strengths and weaknesses, perceived skills gained, and the participants' current position, publication status, funding status,

SUBMITTER: Valentine MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7320353 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature