A CATALOG OF COURSES OFFERED WORLDWIDE BY:
NMCPHC, PORTSMOUTH, VA
NEPMU 2, NORFOLK, VA
NEPMU 5, SAN DIEGO, CA
NEPMU 6, PEARL HARBOR, HI
NECE, JACKSONVILLE, FL
Alphabetical List of CANTRAC Courses
NKO E-LeNKO E-Learning CoursesLearning Courses
Non-CANTRAC Self-Study Courses
| CANTRAC Courses by CIN |
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| B-322-0017 | Medical Entomology and
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| B-322-0020 | Fundamentals of HIV-STD Prevention Counseling |
| B-322-1050 | Medical Entomology & Pest Management Technology (Reserve Trng) |
| B-322-1070 | Core:
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| B-322-1071 | Plant
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| B-322-1072 | Arthropod and Vertebrate
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| B-322-1074 | DoD Pest Management Recertification |
| B-322-1075 | Shipboard
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| B-322-1077 | Operational Entomology Training (OET) |
| B-322-2000 | Navy Health Promotion & Wellness Course |
| B-322-2101 | Food Safety Manager's/Supervisor's Course |
| B-322-2120 | Water Sanitation Afloat |
| B-322-2209 | Malaria Prevention and Control |
| B-322-2210 | Laboratory Identification of Malaria |
| B-322-2223 | Sexual Partner Counseling & Referral Services (PCRS) |
| B-322-2240 | Viral Hepatitis |
| B-322-2306 | Industrial Hygiene Techniques/Exposure Monitor Training |
| B-322-2308 | Spirometry in Occupational Medicine |
| B-322-2333 | Analysis of Airborne Asbestos Samples |
| B-322-2334 | Analysis of Bulk Asbestos Samples |
| B-322-2500 | Choose Healthy Options For Wellness (CHOW) |
| B-322-2503 | Water Analysis Membrane Filter Technique and Presence/Absence Test |
| B-6H-0016 | Patient Centered Prevention Counseling |
| B-6H-0017 | Basic Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology |
| B-6H-2000 | Navy Industrial Hygiene Officer Orientation |
| B-9E-0861 | Navy Environmental Health Officer Orientation Course |
| Health Aspects of Marine Sanitation Devices |
| Hearing Conservation |
| Heat Stress Afloat |
| Water Sanitation Afloat |
| SHARP Navy and Marine Corps HIV Policy |
| SHARP Sexual Health Primer |
| SHARP Sexual Partner Counseling and Referral |
1. Quotas: Quotas may be requested from the respective activity by letter, message, fax, e-mail, or via schoolhouse web page. Quotas are not granted via phone (except for extenuating circumstances) due to the high number of No-Shows they generate). To request a quota, forward the following information: course title and date, branch of service, rate/rank, full name, unit/command/ company, mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address. Quota confirmation will be returned by same method used to request the quota. See special directions for each command in paragraph 4, below.
2. To Cancel a Quota: If students are unable to fill a requested quota, please notify the training activity as soon as possible. If quotas are filled, individuals may request to be placed on a standby list. Individual will be notified if/when a quota becomes available.
3. Uniform: Uniform of the day is required for all military personnel. Appropriate attire is required for all civilians. See special instructions in paragraph 4.d for NEPMU 6 Pearl Harbor.
4. Orders: TAD orders are not required for personnel only attending training classes. The individual's parent command will retain service, health, dental, and pay records. When messing and/or berthing are required, it is recommended that parent commands issue orders as follows:
a. NMCPHC: Orders should direct students to report to the Commanding Officer, Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center, at the address below. During normal working hours (0730-1600), individuals report directly to the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center. After hours individuals may leave a message on (757) 953-0700. Report prior to 0730 on the first day of the class. There is no military berthing available in Portsmouth.
| Commanding Officer | Comm Phone: (757) 953-0965 |
| Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center | DSN Phone: 377-0965 |
| 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Suite 1100 | Comm Fax: (757) 953-0689 |
| Portsmouth, VA 23708-2103 | DSN Fax: 377-0689 |
| Msg PLAD: NAVENVIRHLTHCEN PORTSMOUTH VA | |
| E-mail: training@nehc.mar.med.navy.mil | |
| Web site: http://www.nmcphc.med.navy.mil |
b. NEPMU 2: Orders should direct individuals to report to Officer in Charge, Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit No. 2, Bldg X-336 Norfolk, VA 23511-3394. Orders are required to attend training given by NEPMU 2. Officer and Enlisted personnel requiring messing and berthing at the BOQ or the BEQ can request reservations toll free at 1-877-986-9258. Additional lodging is available at the Navy Lodge (1-800-628-9466), the Hampton INN (1-757-489-1000), and the Comfort INN-Navy Base (1-757-451-0000 or 1-800-Hampton). The Naval Station Norfolk PSD maintains a duty person onboard from 0600 to 1800 if assistance is required. The PSD can be contacted at DSN 564-5200 or commercial (757) 444-5200.
| Officer in Charge | Comm Phone: (757) 444-7671 ext 3001 |
| Navy Environmental & Preventive Medicine Unit 2 | DSN Phone: 564-7671 ext 3001 |
| 1887 Powhatan St | Comm Fax: (757) 444-1191 |
| Norfolk, VA 23511-3394 | |
| Msg PLAD: NAVENPVNTMEDU TWO NORFOLK VA | |
| E-mail: Training-nepmu2-nor@mar.med.navy.mil | |
| Web site: http://navymedicine.med.navy.mil/nepmu2/ |
c. NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO Â Report to Officer in Charge at the address below. During working hours, student will report to NEPMU5 in the uniform of the day. After working hours and on weekends, leave a message on the Unit's voice mail, above. Report the following working day prior to 0700 to Officer in Charge.
| Officer in Charge | Comm Phone: (619) 556-7070 |
| Navy Environmental & Preventive Medicine Unit 5 | DSN Phone: 526-7070 |
| 3235 Albacore Alley | Comm Fax: (619) 556-7071 |
| San Diego, CA 92136-5199 | DSN Fax: 526-7071 |
| Msg PLAD: NAVENPVNTMEDU FIVE SAN DIEGO CA | |
| E-mail: NEPMU5 SD - Training@med.navy.mil | |
| Web site: http://www.nepmu5.med.navy.mil/ |
d. NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR : Direct student to report to Officer in Charge at the address below. NEPMU6 customers: please be aware that it is difficult to contact shipboard personnel via phone due to the frequently busy ship's phone lines. The most efficient method to contact NEPMU6 is via email or in person. Uniform of the day is required for all military personnel. Appropriate attire is required for all civilians (long trousers for men; pants or dress for women; collared shirt; boots, shoes or dress sandals, no "flip-flops/shower shoes/slippers."
| Officer in Charge | Comm Phone: (808) 473-0555 |
| Navy Environmental & Preventive Medicine Unit 6 | DSN Phone: 473-0555 |
| 1215 Harbor Rd | Comm Fax: (808) 473-2754 |
| Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-4477 | DSN Fax: 473-0555 |
| Msg PLAD: NAVENPVNTMEDU SIX | |
| E-mail: training@nepmu6.med.navy.mil | |
| Web site: http://nepmu6.med.navy.mil/ | |
| Course registration web site: http://nepmu6.med.navy.mil/calendar.htm |
e. NECE JAX.Orders should direct students to report to the Officer in Charge, Navy Entomolgy Center of Excellence, at the address below. Â During normal working hours (0730-1600), individuals report directly to the Navy Disease Vector Ecology and Control Center prior to 0730 on the first day of the class. After normal working hours and on weekends, individuals will report to the Officer of the Day at the Main Gate. Reservations for enlisted berthing are available by calling DSN 942-8195 or commercial (904) 542-8195. Officer reservations at the BOQ are available by calling DSN 942-3138 or commercial (904) 542-3138.
| Officer in Charge | Comm Phone: (904) 542-2424 ext 1 |
| Navy Entomolgy Center of Excellence (NECE Jax) | DSN Phone: 942-2424 |
| Box 43, Naval Air Station | Comm Fax: (904) 542-4324 |
| Jacksonville, FL 32212-0043 | DSN Fax: 942-4324 |
| Msg PLAD: NAVDISVECTECOLCONCEN JACKSONVILLE FL | |
| E-mail: trn@nece.med.navy.mil | |
| Web site: http://www.nmcphc.med.navy.mil/nece/index.htm |
CANTRAC COURSES
| ANALYSIS OF AIRBORNE ASBESTOS SAMPLES | ||||
| CIN: B-322-2333 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 5 Days | ||
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Description: This course is HANDS-ON training and analysis of
field samples to ensure that the student is familiar with all aspects
of the analytical method as well as the equipment used. Student results will be compared with known concentrations to test knowledge and proficiency. Students will learn to set up and calibrate air sampling systems and microscopes; use phase contrast techniques; analyze sampling filters to determine airborne fiber concentrations principles of inter and intra laboratory statistics; and how to enroll in the Proficiency Analytical Testing (PAT) Program of NIOSH. |
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| Target Audience: Personnel must be assigned direct responsibility for asbestos analysis. | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: IDCs - 12 | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE | NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| TBD | No Classes | No Classes | No Classes | No Classes |
| ANALYSIS OF BULK ASBESTOS SAMPLES | ||||
| CIN: B-322-2334 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 5 Days | ||
| Description: Train to determine if material contains asbestos
through qualitative analysis using polarizing light microscopy and dispersion
staining methods. A major portion of the course is HANDS-ON training and analysis of field samples to ensure that the student is familiar with all aspects of the qualitative method as well as the equipment used. Student results will be compared with known insulation samples to test knowledge and proficiency. Students will learn to set up polarizating light microscopes; use dispersion staining techniques; analyze bulk samples for the presence of asbestos; and how to enroll in a national quality assurance program for asbestos identification. For quota requests please call: 757-953-0722. |
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| Target Audience: Personnel who have direct responsibility for asbestos analysis of bulk material. | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: IDCs - 12 | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE | NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| TBD | No Classes | No Classes | No Classes | No Classes |
| ARTHROPOD AND VERTEBRATE PEST MANAGEMENT | |||||
| CIN: B-322-1072 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 8 Days | |||
| Description: Provides certification training in DoD pesticide applicator Categories 7, 7a, and 8. Category 7 trains for a wide variety of pests present in the human residence and work environment; Category 7a trains for stack and structural fumigation; and Category 8 trains for chemical and non-chemical management of pests of public health importance. Any or all of the individual category certification examinations may be challenged by the student with the prior approval of the supervisory Entomologist or Applied Biologist. Individuals completing this course are eligible to take examinations in any or all of the following pest control categories; Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Health Related Pest Control and Public Health Pest Control. | |||||
| Prerequisites: B-322-1070 completed successfully no earlier than 24 months prior to the ending date of this training. Civilian personnel submit request via cognizant Division Entomologist, Naval Facilities Engineering Command. | |||||
| Continuing Education Credits: IDCs - 12 | |||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | |||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO | NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
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| No Classes | No Classes | 7 - 14 Mar 08 | 17 - 26 Mar 08 | No Classes | |
| 9 Sep - 1 Oct 08 |
| BASIC PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND EPIDEMIOLOGY | ||||
| CIN: B-6H-0017 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 3 Days | ||
| Description: This interactive course trains Navy Medical Public Health responsibilities involving diagnosis, treatment, and control of infectious diseases. Upon completion students should: recognize infectious disease that are threats to military populations; be knowledgeable about Epidemiology, diagnosis and investigation of infectious diseases; be familiar with disease treatment or know the resources from which to obtain appropriate treatment; be able to recommend control and preventive measures for infectious disease threats. | ||||
| Target Audience: Medical Department personnel | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: IDCs - 12 | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| No Classes | 15 - 17 Oct 07 | No Classes | No Classes | 23 - 25 Oct 07 |
| 22 - 24 Jan 08 | ||||
| 14 - 16 Jul 08 | 22 - 24 Apr 08 | |||
| 22 - 24 Jul 08 |
| CHOOSE HEALTHY OPTIONS FOR WELLNESS (CHOW) | ||||
| CIN: B-322-2500 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 1 Days | ||
| Description: Course content includes an overview of the current data indicating the need for increasing knowledge and skills regarding food and lifestyle choices, national dietary guidelines and resources, performance nutrition, environmental efforts to improve accessibility to healthier food choices, healthier food preparation and meal planning, behavior change strategies, and current program resources and sources of support. | ||||
| Prerequisites: None | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: CHES - 6 | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| Mar 08 (NMCPHC Conference) |
No Classes | No Classes | No Classes | No Classes |
| CORE PEST MANAGMENT TECHNOLOGY, BASIC | ||||
| CIN: B-322-1070 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 8 Days | ||
| Description: Professional-level training in 1) the general format and terminology of the pesticide label and labeling; 2) pesticide safety; 3) potential environmental consequences of the use and misuse of pesticides; 4) pest biology, habits and recognition, and the recognition of pest damage; 5) pesticide, formulations and their characteristics; 6) equipment types, maintenance and calibration; 7) application techniques; and 8) laws and regulations. | ||||
| Prerequisites: Military and Civilian-Completion of the correspondence course "Basic Pest Control Technology" NTTC 150, and one year on-the-job-training under a DoD-certified supervisor. All prerequisites should be conducted with the prior knowledge and approval of the candidate's supervisory Entomologist or Applied Biologist. | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: IDCs - 12 | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| No Classes | No Classes | 25 Feb-3 Mar 08 | 3 - 10 Mar 08 | No Classes |
| 8 - 15 Sep 08 |
| DOD PEST MANAGMENT RECERTIFICATION | ||||
| CIN: B-322-1074 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 3 Days | ||
| Description: Review and update (as needed) of the principles and practices of pest control and safe use of pesticides, and the chemical and non-chemical management of pests of public health importance. | ||||
| Prerequisites: A current license in DoD pesticide applicator category 8, Public Health Pest Management. Civilian personnel may also submit request via cognizant Division Entomologist, Naval Facilities Engineering Command. | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: IDCs - 12 | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| No Classes | No Classes | 9 - 11 Sep 08 | 9-10 Apr 08 | No Classes |
| FOOD SAFETY MANAGER'S/SUPERVISOR'S COURSE** | ||||
| CIN: B-322-2101 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 3 Days | ||
| Description: Topics covered include basic instructor techniques; development of lesson topic guides; basic food microbiology; causes and prevention of food-borne illnesses; sanitary standards for equipment and utensils, dishwashing, food preparation and handling; personal hygiene and health standards for food service personnel; food inspection and storage; and pest control in food service areas. | ||||
| Prerequisites: Military food service personnel E-5 and above; civilian food service supervisors and club managers; and medical department personnel E-5 and above. Prospective students must possess average reading and writing skills. Students who satisfactorily complete the course will be certified to conduct basic and refresher food service sanitation training for 3 years per SECNAVINST 4061.1 series. | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: IDC - 12 | ||||
| References: SECNAVINST 4061.1 series, NAVMED P-5010 (Chapter 1), NAVSUP 520 | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| No Classes | 22 - 24 Oct 07 | 24 - 26 Oct 07 | No Classes | 9 - 11 Oct 07 |
| 26 - 28 Nov 07 | ||||
| 28 - 30 Jan 08 | 19 - 21 Dec 07 | 8 - 10 Jan 08 | ||
| 25 - 27 Feb 08 | ||||
| 24 - 26 Mar 08 | 19 - 21 Mar 08 | |||
| 28 - 30 Apr 08 | 8 - 10 Apr 08 | |||
| 19 - 21 May 08 | 21 - 23 May 08 | |||
| 23 - 25 Jun 08 | ||||
| 28 - 30 Jul 08 | 23 - 25 Jul 08 | 8 - 10 Jul 08 | ||
| 25 - 27 Aug 08 | ||||
| 22 - 24 Sep 08 | 24 - 26 Sep 08 |
** In addition to those listed above, other commands have been authorized to teach the Food Safety Managers course. Contact the NMCPHC Training Support Section at training@nehc.mar.med.navy.mil for alternate site information.
| FUNDAMENTALS OF HIV-STD PREVENTION COUNSELING | ||||
| CIN: B-322-0020 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 2 Days | ||
| Description: This interactive course provides opportunities for the participants to examine the various factors that influence risk-taking behavior. Students improve their one-on-one disease prevention counseling skills by learning and practicing the CDC 6-step process of effective client-centered counseling during role-play scenarios. Counselors learn how to help clients identify their risks, understand their options, and develop a plan to reduce their risk of infection or reinfection. | ||||
| Target Audience: All Medical Department personnel tasked with counseling individuals regarding sexual behavior risk reduction. | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: AMA - 13.25, ANA - 16, IDC - 16, NEHA - 14 | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK ** | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
1 - 2 Oct 07 |
No Classes | No Classes | No Classes | No Classes |
| 22 - 23 Jan 08 (NSHS San Diego) |
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15 - 16 Mar 08 |
**Quota Control contact: sharp@nehc.mar.med.navy.mil
| INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNIQUES/EXPOSURE MONITOR TRAINING | ||||
| CIN: B-322-2306 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 9 Days | ||
| Description: This course offers an overview of industrial hygiene principles and instrumentation procedures for monitoring chemical and physical agents of disease. | ||||
| Target Audience: Personnel assigned to or in a position classified as an Industrial Hygienist, Industrial Hygiene Officer, Industrial Hygiene Technician, or Workplace Monitor. Also, personnel who are pursuing the collateral duty Safety Technician (05-71) position can apply to take the EM course to fulfill the course requirements for that position. | ||||
| Prerequisite: An official request on command letterhead, a completed Math Pre-Test (available at http://www.nmcphc.med.navy.mil/downloads/ih/math_samples.pdf), and a completed EMC application form (available at http://www.nmcphc.med.navy.mil/downloads/ih/EMC_2005_APP_%20FORM.doc) must be submitted before a quota will be granted. | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: IDCs - 12, CIH - 5 CM Points | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| 5 - 15 Feb 08 | No Classes | No Classes | No Classes | No Classes |
| 15 - 25 Apr 08 Naval Medical Clinic, Pearl Harbor, HI) |
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| 9 - 19 Sep 08 |
| LABORATORY IDENTIFICATION OF MALARIA | ||||
| CIN: B-322-2210 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 1/2 Day | ||
| Description: Provide instruction in the performance of malaria laboratory testing, species identification, and the procedures for deployment to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. Topics include collection of blood specimens, preparation of slices for staining, staining procedures, and interpretation of blood smears. | ||||
| Target Audience: HM | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: AMA - 3.5, IDCs - 3.5 | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| No Classes | 4 Mar 08 | 23 Oct 07 | No Classes | 24 Oct 07 |
| 18 Dec 07 | ||||
| 18 Mar 08 | 23 Jan 08 | |||
| 10 Sep 08 | 19 May 08 | |||
| 22 Jul 08 | 23 Apr 08 | |||
| 23 Sep 08 | 23 Jul 08 |
| MALARIA PREVENTION AND CONTROL | ||||
| CIN: B-322-2209 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 1/2 Day | ||
| Description: This course includes didactic instruction in pathogenesis, etiology, treatment, diagnosis, relevant recent medical intelligence and preventive aspects of malaria. | ||||
| Target Audience: Medical Department Representatives (HM, NP, PA, MD) | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: AMA-3, IDCs-5 | ||||
| References: BUMEDINST 6230.2 series, Navy Medical Department's "Guide to Malaria Prevention and Control" | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| No Classes | 4 Mar 08 | 23 Oct 07 | No Classes | 24 Oct 07 |
| 18 Dec 07 | ||||
| 18 Mar 08 | 23 Jan 08 | |||
| 10 Sep 08 | 19 May 08 | |||
| 22 Jul 08 | 23 Apr 08 | |||
| 23 Sep 08 | 23 Jul 08 |
| MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY AND PEST MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY FOR PREVENTIVE MEDICINE TECHNICIANS | ||||
| CIN: B-322-0017 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 21 Days | ||
| Description: Given classroom and field situations, student will be able to organize, implement and modify integrated control programs in a variety of routine and contingency environments both afloat and at shoreline facilities as vector control specialists; apply field epidemiological principles and assess vector-borne disease programs; select, operate, calibrate, and maintain vector control equipment with emphasis on the correct and environmentally safe use of pesticides. | ||||
| Target Audience: HM, NEC 8432 | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: IDCs - 12 | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| No Classes | No Classes | 7 Jan - 4 Feb 08 | No Classes | No Classes |
| 4 Apr - 1 May 08 | ||||
| 20 Jun - 18 Jul 08 | ||||
| 25 Sep - 23 Oct 08 |
| MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY AND PEST MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY (RESERVE) | ||||
| CIN: B-322-1050 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 10 Days | ||
| Description: Assumes no prior knowledge of the subject matter. Diseases and disorders caused by pests; nuisance and morale problems caused by pests; surveying for and recognizing pest species; protecting oneself from arthropod attack; integrating non-chemical and chemical measures to manage specific pests; pest management equipment, methods and material; pesticide effects on human health and the environment; pesticide safety; laws and regulations governing pesticides. This survey does NOT lead to certification, but satisfies all prerequisites required to attend Operational Entomology Training (B-322-1077). However, upon approval from NECE, this course allows Preventive Medicine Technicians whose certifications have elapsed to be initially certified as DoD Pesticide Applicators in Category 8-Public Health. | ||||
| Target Audience: All interested military personnel on active duty for 14 days of training | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: None | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| No Classes | No Classes | 4 - 15 Aug 08 | 4 Feb - 15 Feb 08 | No Classes |
| 2 - 13 Jun 08 | ||||
| 7 - 18 Jul 08 |
| NAVY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER ORIENTATION | ||||
| CIN: B-9E-0861 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 26 Days | ||
| Description: Course includes topics on field sanitation, food safety, pest control, occupational health, water supply ashore and afloat, swimming pools and bathing places, wastewater treatment and disposal afloat and ashore, sanitation of living and working facilities, communicable disease prevention and control, health promotion, career development, and the medical management of CBRE casualties. | ||||
| Prerequisites: All Navy Environmental Health Officers that have a Masters degree in Public Health from an accredited school. | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: None | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| No Classes | No Classes | No Classes | No Classes | No Classes |
| NAVY HEALTH PROMOTION & WELLNESS COURSE | ||||
| CIN: B-322-2000 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 3 Days | ||
| Description: Course content includes an overview of the Navy Health Promotion Program, an overview of the program planning process, behavior change strategies, current program resources and sources of support and marketing strategies. Course completion will enable trainees to functionally coordinate a Health Promotion Program for their local command. | ||||
| Prerequisites: None | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: AMA - 18.5, ANA - 18.5, CHES - 18.5 | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| 14 - 16 Mar 08 (NMCPHC Conference) |
No Classes | No Classes | No Classes | No Classes |
| NAVY INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE OFFICER ORIENTATION | ||||
| CIN: B-6H-2000 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 19 Days | ||
| Description: Course includes topics on occupational safety; occupational health, hazardous materials control; heat stress; hearing conservation; sight conservation; respiratory protection; blood-borne pathogens; asbestos control; personal protective equipment; lead control; non-ionizing radiation; ergonomics; occupational reproductive hazards; indoor air quality; medical surveillance; field operations and sampling procedures; exposure assessment; noise surveys, industrial ventilation; Navy correspondence; and CBR hazard assessment. | ||||
| Prerequisites: NOBC 0862 | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: None | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| No Classes | No Classes | No Classes | No Classes | No Classes |
| OPERATIONAL ENTOMOLOGY TRAINING | ||||
| CIN: B-322-1077 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 10 Days | ||
| Description: Geographic distribution of vector-borne disease threats; the philosophy of operational public health pest management; mastery of surveillance and control equipment and material; interpreting surveillance data; introduction to the diversity of biology and habits of vector species worldwide; mastery of vector control mathematics; planning and execution of arthropod and vertebrate pest management programs; accessing relevant information; team-based scenario solutions and field exercises. | ||||
| Prerequisites: Course B-322-0012, HM-PMT and Course B-322-1050; or state or federal certification in EPA pesticide applicator category 8, Pubic Health Pest Control; or responsibility within DoD, through training or position, for the oversight of deployed preventive medicine personnel. Civilian personnel submit request via cognizant Division Entomologist, Naval Facilities Engineering Command. | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: IDCs - 12 | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| No Classes | No Classes | 5 - 16 May 08 | 5 - 16 May 08 | No Classes |
| PATIENT-CENTERED PREVENTION COUNSELING | ||||
| CIN: B-6H-0016 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 2 Days | ||
| Description: Course includes lectures and role-playing exercises covering basic skills in patient-centered prevention counseling; counseling techniques, counseling concepts, identifying health risk behaviors and circumstances, identifying healthier behaviors, and identifying proper referrals. | ||||
| Prerequisites: Licensed health care providers (physician, nurse, dietician, physical therapist) recommended by their command, and HM E-5 and above, NEC 8402, NEC 8425, NEC 8432 | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: AMA - 10.75, ANA - 13, IDCs - 14, CHES - 10.75 | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
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15 - 16 Mar 08 |
No Classes | No Classes | No Classes | No Classes |
| PLANT PEST AND VEGETATION MANAGEMENT | ||||
| CIN: B-322-1071 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 4 Days | ||
| Description: Provides certification training in DoD pesticide applicator categories 2, 3, 3a, 5, 6, and 6a. Category 2 trains for forest types, forest nurseries, forest seed production, and special concerns in the forest environment; Category 3 trains for pesticide problems associated with the production and maintenance of ornamental trees, shrubs, plantings and turf; Category 3a trains for soil fumigation; Category 5 trains for special problems associated with the use of pesticides in fresh water; category 6 trains for herbicide use across a wide variety of environments, including waterways; and Category 6a trains for herbicide use on rangeland. Individuals completing this course are eligible to take the examination in any or all of the following pest control categories; Ornamental and Turf Pest Control, Aquatic Pest Control, Forest Pest Control and Right-of-Way Pest Control. | ||||
| Prerequisites: Course B-322-1070 completed successfully no earlier than 24 months prior to the ending date of this training. Civilian personnel submit request via cognizant Division Entomologist, Naval Facilities Engineering Command. | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: IDCs - 12 | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| No Classes | No Classes | 3 - 7 Mar 08 | 11 - 14 Mar 08 | No Classes |
| 16 - 19 Sep 08 |
| SEXUAL PARTNER COUNSELING AND REFERRAL SERVICES (PCRS) | ||||
| CIN: B-322-2223 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 1 Days | ||
| Description: Course includes lectures and role playing exercises. Course content includes the four referral options and 11-step partner referral process. | ||||
| Target Audience: Physicians, nurses, IDCs, PMTs, PM representatives, PM Petty Officers and family counselors are eligible to attend training. Strongly recommend completion of this course self-study version, which may be downloaded from the SHARP website or order hard copy from SHARP. | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: ANA - 5, NEHA - 5, CHES - 5, AMA - 4.5, IDCs - 5 | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
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3 Oct 07 |
No Classes | No Classes | No Classes | No Classes |
| 24 Jan 08 (NSHS San Diego) |
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| 14 Mar 08 (NMCPHC Conference) |
| SHIPBOARD PEST MANAGEMENT | ||||
| CIN: B-322-1075 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 2 Days | ||
| Description: Course curriculum includes: Responsibilities for pest control aboard Naval vessels. Preparation for treatment, pesticide and safety, respiratory control program, biology and medical importance, survey and control of cockroaches, survey and control of miscellaneous insects, bedbugs, lice, flies, and mosquitoes. | ||||
| Prerequisites: HM, MS. Civilian personnel submit request via cognizant Division Entomologist, Naval Facilities Engineering Command. | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: IDCs - 8 | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| No Classes | 5 - 6 Nov 07 | 22 - 23 Oct 07 | No Classes | 7 - 8 Nov 07 |
| 15 - 16 Nov 07 | ||||
| 17 - 18 Dec 07 | ||||
| 8 - 9 Jan 08 | 14 - 15 Jan 08 | |||
| 28 - 29 Jan 08 | 6 - 7 Feb 08 | |||
| 12 - 13 Feb 08 | ||||
| 11 - 12 Mar 08 | 11 - 12 Mar 08 | |||
| 17 - 18 Mar 08 | ||||
| 24 - 25 Apr 08 | 7 - 8 May 08 | |||
| 13 - 14 May 08 | 20 - 21 May 08 | |||
| 4 - 5 Jun 08 | ||||
| 16 - 17 Jun 08 | ||||
| 7 - 8 Jul 08 | 21 - 22 Jul 08 | 6 - 7 Aug 08 | ||
| 29 - 30 Jul 08 | ||||
| 15 - 17 Sep 08 | 19 - 20 Aug 08 | |||
| 22 - 23 Sep 08 |
| SPIROMETRY IN OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE | ||||
| CIN: B-322-2308 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 3 Days | ||
| Description: This course is approved by NIOSH to meet OSHA regulations of occupational health screening spirometry. Information presented covers basic physiology of forced vital capacity maneuver, instrumentation requirements including calibration procedures, sources of error, performance of testing including subject coaching, recognition of improperly performed maneuvers, data quality with emphasis on reproducibility, actual calculations of results. | ||||
| Prerequisites: Medical staff with a background in hands-on health care | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: ANA-20.4, IDCs-12 | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| 24 - 26 Oct 07 (USNH Yokosuka) |
No Classes | No Classes | No Classes | No Classes |
| 26 - 28 Mar 08 (BHC Iwakuni) |
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25 - 27 Jun 08 |
| VIRAL HEPATITIS | ||||
| CIN: B-322-2240 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 1/2 Day | ||
| Description: Skills to diagnose and prevent viral hepatitis. Topics include the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and non-A, non-B hepatitis proper diagnosis by laboratory testing and current recommendations for protection against viral hepatitis. | ||||
| Target Audience: HM | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: IDCs - 5 | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| No Classes | No Classes | No Classes | No Classes | 25 Oct 07 |
| 24 Jan 08 | ||||
| 24 Apr 08 | ||||
| 24 Jul 08 |
| WATER ANALYSIS MEMBRANE FILTER TECHNIQUE AND PRESENCE/ABSENCE TEST | ||||
| CIN: B-322-2503 | Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 1/2 Days | ||
| Description: Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the total coliform test on potable water using the membrane filter technique. This course covers potable water sampling and membrane filter analysis through demonstration and hands-on performance of tests using actual or mock samples. | ||||
| Prerequisites: None | ||||
| Continuing Education Credits: IDCs - 5 | ||||
| TRAINING HOSTS & DATES | ||||
| NMCPHC PORTSMOUTH | NEPMU 2 NORFOLK | NEPMU 5 SAN DIEGO |
NECE JACKSONVILLE |
NEPMU 6 PEARL HARBOR |
| No Classes | No Classes | No Classes | No Classes | Upon Request |
NKO E-LEARNING COURSES
Security Clearance: None |
Course Length: 2 Hours Online |
Description: Provide shipboard medical and engineering department personnel with a basic knowledge of the health threats and hazards associated with marine sanitation devices installed aboard ship. Topics include the design, operation, health hazards, and surveillance of MSDs. Also, clean-up and disinfection of sewage spills, required personal protective equipment, and safety precautions. |
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| Continuing Education Credits: IDCs - 2 | |
References: NAVMED P-5010 (Chapter 7) |
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**Available online at NKO(catalog code: NMETC-HAMSD-1.0). |
| HEARING CONSERVATION AFLOAT** | |
| Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 2 Hours Online |
| Description: Provide the knowledge necessary for personnel to set up and conduct a hearing conservation program aboard ship per OPNAVINST 5100.23 series. Topics include the fundamentals of sound, noise measurements, noise hazards aboard ships, medical aspects of hearing loss, hearing protection, and audiometric testing. Replaces CANTRAC course # B-322-2310. | |
| Continuing Education Credits: IDCs - 2 | |
| **Available online at NKO(catalog code: NMETC-HC-001). |
| HEAT STRESS AFLOAT** | |
| Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 2 Hours Online |
| Description: Provide medial department personnel heat stress monitors and supervisory personnel training to conduct the Navy's heat stress program per OPNAVINST 5100.20 series. Topics covered include medical aspects and prevention of heat stress, definition of the WBGT index and its use, calibration and operation of the WBGT meter, heat stress survey techniques, report requirements, and deficiency abatement procedures. Replaces CANTRAC course # B-322-2320. | |
| Target Audience: DC, EN, HM, HT, IC, MM, MS, SH, SK & Medical and Safety Officers | |
| Continuing Education Credits: IDCs -2 | |
| References: OPNAVINST 5100.23 series, OPNAVINST 5100.19 series, OPNAVINST 5100.20 series | |
| **Available online at NKOcatalog code: NMETC-HSA-001). |
| WATER SANITATION AFLOAT** | |
| Security Clearance: None | Course Length: 2 Hours Online |
| Description: Provides knowledge and skills necessary to set up and conduct a shipboard potable water surveillance program. Topics include: fundamentals of shipboard potable water sanitation including bromination and chlorination; care and disinfection of potable water hoses and risers; and surveillance of the potable water system for cross connections halogen residuals, and bacteriological quality. Replaces CANTRAC course # B-322-2120. | |
| Prerequisites: None | |
| Continuing Education Credits: IDCs -2 | |
| **Available online at NKO(catalog code: NMETC-WSA-010). |
NON-CANTRAC CLASSROOM COURSES
Security Clearance: None |
Course Length: 3 Days |
Description: This comprehensive AIDS education program includes teacher/leader guides, student workbooks, parent brochures, and a variety of teaching videos. Facilitator candidates will be prepared to provide age appropriate information to help reduce the risk of HIV transmission. |
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Target Audience: Preventive Medicine, Health Promotion, Semper Fit, All Hands |
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Continuing Education Credits: None |
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Security Clearance: None |
Course Length: 3 Days |
Description: Naval Medical Center, San Diego, offers twice a year a three-day training course titled Health Promotion at the Deckplates (HPDP). HPDP course represents a comprehensive overview of important Health promotion issues facing today's armed services and equips those attending to deliver effective health promotion training at their respective worksites. Sample subjects include stress management, suicide awareness, sexual responsibility, alcohol awareness, cholesterol management, sports injury prevention, nutrition for peak performance, tobacco cessation, fitness, weight management and hypertension management. For those who attend the two-day Deckplate training, a Tobacco Cessation Facilitators' course will be offered on day three. Due to limited space requirements tobacco cessation training will be available for Deckplate participants only. Attendees will receive an instructor training manual including a CD-Rom of all educational materials. |
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Target Audience: Targeted personnel who are encouraged to attend include but is not limited to Command Training Officers, Command Fitness Leaders, Health Promotion and Wellness Coordinators, Independent Duty Corpsman, Medical Department Representatives (E-4 above) and DoD Civilians. |
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Continuing Education Credits: None. |
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Point of Contact: NMCSD, HP Department (619) 532-5455 |
Security Clearance: None |
Course Length: 4 Hours |
Description: The course prepares participants to plan and execute effective community strategies to reduce sexual risk behavior within military communities. Topics include: the impact of STIs and unplanned pregnancies on military populations, key components of a sexual health promotion campaign, sources of sexual health education materials and training, teaching groups and individuals about correct and consistent condom use. |
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Target Audience: Military leaders, health promoters, nurses, clinicians, IDCs, preventive medicine and public health professionals. |
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Continuing Education Credits: CHES-4 |
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Security Clearance: Â None |
Course Length: 1 Hour |
Description: This course covers the importance of a comprehensive respiratory protection program in certain work areas. Â Elements of the program such as respirator selection, medical evaluation, training, fit testing, and respirator cleaning will be discussed in detail. This course will help command Respiratory Protection Program Managers refresh their skills as well as assisting new and current respirator users become familiar with or reacquaint themselves with their respiratory protection equipment. Â This lesson is presented upon request. |
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Target Audience: All Hands. Â Presented Upon Request. |
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Continuing Education Credits: None |
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E-mail: For more info or to request this brief, contact Fleet/FMF@nepmu6.med.navy.mil |
Security Clearance: None |
Course Length: 1.5 hours |
Description: 90 minutes lecture introduces and demonstrates the CDC Project Respect model for prevention counseling, a research-based model which has been shown to increase safer behavior and reduce STD reinfection rates. It introduces data about HIV, STD, and unplanned pregnancy incidence, and introduces data which indicate that providers often miss opportunities to discuss sexual health with their clients. Role-plays are used to demonstrate "typical" and "model" brief interventions with a patient. |
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Target Audience: Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical nurses, IDCs |
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Continuing Education Credits: AMA-1.5, ANA-1.8, IDC-1.5, CHES-1.5, NEHA-1.5 |
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Security Clearance: None |
Course Length: 1 Day |
Description: This course is a overview and update to spirometry screening. |
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Target Audience: Physicians, nurses and health technicians using screening spirometry. All medical staff using screening spirometry evaluations should complete this update at least every 3 years. |
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Continuing Education Credits: ANA-8.1 |
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Website: http://www.nmcphc.med.navy.mil/occmed/spirotrn.htm |
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Point of Contact: Occupational and Environmental Medicine, (757) 953-0728, DSN 377-0728 |
NON-CANTRAC SELF-STUDY COURSES
SHARP NAVY AND MARINE CORPS HIV POLICY (Previously the NAVY HIV INSTRUCTOR (Self-study) COURSE |
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Security Clearance: None |
Course Length: N/A |
Description: This course includes information about the HIV epidemic in the world, the U.S. and the DoN, and closely reflects policy as given in SECNAVIST 5300.30C. Â A certificate of training will be issued to each person who completes the 38-question exam. |
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Target Audience: Preventive Medicine, Health Promotion, Semper Fit, All medical |
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Continuing Education Credits: ANA-3, IDC-3, NEHA-3, AMA-3 (All Category II) |
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Website: http://www.nmcphc.med.navy.mil/hp/sharp/index.htm If you would prefer files be sent via e-mail or U.S. mail, contact the SHARP team at mailto:sharp@nehc.mar.med.navy.mil |
Security Clearance: None |
Course Length:Â N/A |
Description: Course covers the impact of STDs and unplanned pregnancy and sexual behavior risk assessment and risk reduction counseling guidance for health care providers. A certificate of training will be issued to each person who completes the 40-question exam. |
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Target Audience: Preventive Medicine, Health Promotion, Semper Fit, All medical |
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Continuing Education Credits: ANA-3.6, IDC-3, NEHA-3, AMA-3 (All Category II) |
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Website: http://www.nmcphc.med.navy.mil/hp/sharp/index.htm If you would prefer files be sent via e-mail or U.S. mail, contact the SHARP team at mailto:sharp@nehc.mar.med.navy.mil |
Security Clearance: None |
Course Length: 1.5 hours |
Description:  This self-study course is structured around the curriculum of a 3-day resident course developed by the CDC for HIV partner referrals.  This course introduces the student to the CDC's 11-step HIV-referral model for bringing to treatment the sexual partners of patients and adds information about the referral of partners infected with other sexually transmitted infections. It also covers important counseling concepts and the four partner referral options. |
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Target Audience: Preventive Medicine, Health Promotion, Semper Fit, All medical |
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Continuing Education Credits:Â AMA-1.5, ANA-1.8, IDC-1.5 (all Category II) |
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Website: http://www.nmcphc.med.navy.mil/hp/sharp/index.htm If you would prefer files be sent via e-mail or U.S. mail, contact the SHARP team at mailto:sharp@nehc.mar.med.navy.mil |
Content last reviewed on March 5th, 2009.