2025WI: Bugs Without Borders-A Primer For Disease Vectors And Parasites Of Emerging Concern (DNR)

Description

Course Name/Title: Bugs Without Borders-A Primer For Disease Vectors And Parasites Of Emerging Concern
Training Approval ID:   19xt-yz7z
Date Submitted:         09/19/2025
Expiration Date:        11/19/2028
Approved for:           4 hours General Septage
Approved for:           4 hours Wastewater Safety
Approved for:           4 hours Waterworks Safety

• Course summary: Although it’s been since 1911 since the US mainland had a major outbreak of cholera, with the change in climate and a higher incidence of weather related disasters, exposure and transmission of pathogens and parasites is increasing exponentially. i.e Haiti, Puerto Rico and Texas. 2020, and the spread of COVID19 on a global scale, has taught us how a vector of transmission operates – it’s us.
  Course outline: This course is FOUR hours and divided into 20 minute segments covering the following:
  In this class we will examine bacterial, viral, pathogenic and parasitic exposures for those who work in contact with human and animal waste.
  * Vectors for infection are changing, especially emerging infections, due to changing climate and weather conditions.
  * Projected climate changes and increased risk to service providers of exposure from insects and emerging pathogens will be examined.
  * Recognition of symptoms.
  * This class will assess known risks and evolving CDC guidelines with particular relevance to Covid 19 and WI specific insect born disease.
  * Areas to be covered will reference OSHA 1926.
  * Educational materials are available for download and reference.
• Educational materials are available for download and reference.