About this course

It is estimated that there are between six and 15 million people who hoard in the United States. This is approximately 2.5 – 5% of the adult population in this country. People who hoard may come to the attention of Local Boards of Health (LBOH). Investigating and resolving situations that involve hoarding can be complicated. This training will provide an overview of hoarding disorder, outline processes and procedures for the LBOH to follow, and list resources that will aid in resolving this complex public health issue.

What you'll learn

After completing this course, you will be able to...

• Define hoarding as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition
  
• Distinguish between hoarding and collecting
• Describe three classifications of people who hoard and two types of hoarding
• List five public health concerns related to hoarding
• Identify public health’s role in hoarding
• State the four steps a health department should take when informed of a hoarding case
• State five functions of a hoarding task force

Subject Matter Experts

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  Gail Steketee, PhD
  
  Dean and Professor
  Boston University School of Social Work
  
  

  
  

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  Wayne LaMorte, MD, PhD, MPH
  
  Professor of Epidemiology
  Boston University School of Public Health
  
  
  

Enrollment and Contact Hours

Select the Enroll button below to register for the course. If you have any trouble accessing the course, contact support@nephtc.org.

Acknowledgement:

Acknowledgement: This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of award 2 UB6HP31685‐05‐00 “Public Health Training Centers.” The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

* Yale School of Public Health, Office of Public Health Practice, a New England Public Health Training Center partner, is a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. All CHES credit inquiries are managed by YSPH

About this course

Local boards of health (LBOH) may receive complaints about mold from housing occupants or a LBOH inspector may identify mold during an inspection. The presence of mold can raise concerns about potential health and other effects. This training will provide an overview of mold, outline processes and procedures for LBOH to follow when investigating certain types of housing, and provide resources that can aid in resolving this complex public health issue.

What you'll learn

After completing this course, you will be able to...

• Define mold
• Name three things that spores need to grow into mold
• Discuss three possible health impacts linked to indoor exposure to mold and one non-health impact of mold growth
• Detail the regulations that apply to mold, moisture, or water damage in certain types of housing
• List seven recommendations to prevent mold growth, and eight tips to effectively clean up mold

Subject Matter Experts

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  Paul Halfmann
   Assistant Director, MDPH, BEH Community Sanitation Program (retired)
  
  

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  Kathleen MacVarish
  Associate Professor of the Practice
  Boston University School of Public Health

Enrollment and Contact Hours

Select the Enroll button below to register for the course. If you have any trouble accessing the course, contact support@nephtc.org.

Acknowledgement:

Acknowledgement: This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of award 2 UB6HP31685‐05‐00 “Public Health Training Centers.” The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

* Yale School of Public Health, Office of Public Health Practice, a New England Public Health Training Center partner, is a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. All CHES credit inquiries are managed by YSPH

About this course

Local boards of health (LBOH) may receive complaints about bed bugs from housing occupants or other community members or a LBOH inspector may identify signs of bed bug infestations during an inspection. The presence of bed bugs can raise concerns about potential health and economic consequences. This training will provide an overview of bed bugs, outline processes and procedures for LBOH to follow when investigating bed bug complaints, and provide resources that can aid in resolving this complex public health issue.

What you'll learn

After completing this course, you will be able to...

• Describe what bed bugs are, where they’re found, their life cycle, and their feeding habits
• Explain three negative consequences of bed bug infestations
• Give an example of a law or regulation that can be cited for bed bug infestations
• Identify four signs of a bed bug infestation
• List seven ways to prevent bed bug infestations, and eight control methods (chemical and non-chemical)

Subject Matter Experts

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  Paul Halfmann
   Assistant Director, MDPH, BEH Community Sanitation Program (retired)
  

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  Dion Irish
   Commissioner Boston Inspectional Services
  
  

Enrollment and Contact Hours

Select the Enroll button below to register for the course. If you have any trouble accessing the course, contact support@nephtc.org.

Acknowledgement:

Acknowledgement: This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of award 2 UB6HP31685‐05‐00 “Public Health Training Centers.” The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

* Yale School of Public Health, Office of Public Health Practice, a New England Public Health Training Center partner, is a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. All CHES credit inquiries are managed by YSPH

About this course

Have you heard the term “One Health” but aren’t quite sure what it means or how it is different from public health? This course introduces One Health (human-animal-environmental health) to the public health practitioner. Areas of focus include zoonotic and vectorborne diseases, pollution and ecosystem change, comparative medicine, and human-animal-environment interactions. Multiple examples are provided, including for COVID-19. You’ll come away with a new perspective on health! 

What you'll learn

After completing this course, you will be able to...

• Define One Health
• Provide examples of how humans, animals and the environment are interconnected
• List the major competency areas for One Health practice
• List four main topic areas of One Health and provide examples within each and their areas of overlapping
• Describe multiple One Health aspects of COVID-19

Subject Matter Expert

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  Lynn Zanradi Blevins
  

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Lynn Zanradi Blevins has been practicing public health in government and academic settings for 20 years in the areas of infectious disease, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and One Health (human-animal-environmental health).





Faculty Planning Committee 



Lynn Blevins, MD, MPH - Faculty/Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships to disclose and does not plan on discussing unlabeled/investigational uses of a commercial product

Karen McKenny, RN - CNE Course Advisor has no relevant financial relationships to disclose

Carmela Townsend, DNP, MS/MBA, RN, Accredited Provider Activity Director has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Naomi Moeller, BA, CHCP – Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships disclose.




Enrollment and Contact Hours

Select the Enroll button below to register for the course. If you have any trouble accessing the course, contact support@nephtc.org.

Acknowledgement:


This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31685 “Regional Public Health Training Center Program.” This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.


Disclosure Policy:


Boston University School of Medicine asks all individuals involved in the development and presentation of Accredited Continuing Education activities to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies. This information is disclosed to all activity participants prior to the start of the educational activity. Boston University School of Medicine has procedures to mitigate all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. In addition, faculty members are asked to disclose when any unapproved use of pharmaceuticals and devices is being discussed. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that faculty, planners, authors and anyone who may be in control of content have been mitigated.

Disclaimer:


THIS CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM IS INTENDED SOLELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES FOR QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. IN NO EVENT SHALL BOSTON UNIVERSITY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DECISION MADE OR ACTION TAKEN IN RELIANCE ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE PROGRAM. IN NO EVENT SHOULD THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE PROGRAM BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL CARE. NO PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

* Yale School of Public Health, Office of Public Health Practice, a New England Public Health Training Center partner, is a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. All CHES credit inquiries are managed by YSPH