September is historically one of the most active months of hurricane season. If you haven't already, learn to anticipate the different threats that hurricanes pose and prepare your family and your pets . Take a few minutes to review evacuation routes and guidelines for your area, and make a list of potential shelters where you can seek refuge.
The USA Center is pleased to announce a new series of continuing education courses for Promotores available online, free of charge. There are currently six courses, including:
Participants will receive CEUs (non-DSHS certified for Texas participants) upon completing each course. The courses are available in English and Spanish, and can be accessed at www.rural-preparedness.org/campus . Please send any questions or comments to: USACenter@srph.tamhsc.edu .
The campus houses a number of online courses related to rural public health preparedness, beginning with sessions from Module I of T-TIER.
The courses in the USA Center Online campus will be offered free of charge to emergency responders and public health professionals. The first four courses, which will be deployed at the end of the year, will cover the following topics:
