This course is designed to build knowledge and skills for detecting, preventing and responding to avian influenza (AI) outbreaks. Topics include epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, laboratory diagnosis, prevention, surveillance, and outbreak investigation.
Study time
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13 hours.
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Duration
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4 weeks. |
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Languages currently available
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English, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian.
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Target audience
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Government or private veterinarians. It is particularly valuable for professionals involved in AI recognition, diagnosis and response. The course has been delivered for Eastern Africa, Europe and Central Asia, the Near East and North Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Western Africa. It can be adapted for other regions.
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Learning objectives
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- Describe the global distribution and significance of AI.
- Recognize the clinical signs of AI.
- Explain how to collect and transport samples for laboratory diagnosis of AI.
- Explain essential biosecurity practices to minimize AI risk to premises and human health.
- Explain the goals and components of surveillance programmes for AI.
- Explain how to conduct epidemiological investigations on premises suspected of AI.
- Summarize pros and cons of AI control measures AI.
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Course structure
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The course features two live sessions led by international AI experts, eight self-paced interactive modules, and group discussions in an online forum. A multiple-choice assessment must be successfully completed to obtain the course certificate.
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Topics covered
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- Introduction to AI and epidemiology.
- Clinical and laboratory diagnosis.
- Prevention and surveillance.
- Outbreak investigation, response, and control.
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