Training Opportunities
You will find a full listing of our courses, which can be searched or filtered to better find the right training for your needs.
Assessing Community Assets (Podcast-No CE)
This episode will explore assessing community assets for a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). We will discuss strategies for identifying, assessing, and utilizing community assets. We will also talk about opportunities for incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into community asset assessment.
Disease Detectives: Outbreak Investigation Overview (On Demand-No CE)
This short recorded training will provide an overview of outbreak investigations for those working in public health, whether you are an experienced practitioner that needs a refresher or is new to work in outbreak investigations. This training was originally presented on October 11, 2022.
Using Population Data to Support Public Health Decisions (On Demand-CE)
This recorded training will discuss data gathering techniques and interpretation of existing data needed for program planning in public health. This training was originally presented on June 13, 2023.
Recruit, Retain, Ready: Strategies for Maintaining a Strong Infectious Disease Workforce (On Demand-No CE)
The 2nd annual Public Health Prepared summit focuses on national, state, and local perspectives to recruit and retain a strong infectious disease (ID) workforce. The 2.5 hour virtual summit consists of presentations, cross-sectoral facilitated breakout discussions, and large group Q&As.
Relation to Michigan Center for Infectious Disease Threats & Pandemic Preparedness (MCIDT)
MCIDT is a bioscience initiative directed by Aubree Gordon. It focuses on establishing the University of Michigan as a leader in infectious disease threats and positioning the university to respond to the current COVID-19 pandemic and other future pandemics.
Audience we serve in Michigan and beyond:
Health departments & other public health practice sites
Academic researchers
Health systems emergency preparedness & infection prevention professionals
Our Mission
Public Health Prepared (PHP or PH Prepared) is the workforce development and public health practice branch of the broader Michigan Center for Infectious Disease Threats & Pandemic Preparedness (MCIDT) initiative. As such, we contribute to MCIDT’s mission of serving as a convening and coordinating force for the field by engaging cross-sectoral partners to translate research into practice for infectious disease control and prevention.
Our work focuses on building the strategic skills and capacity of the public health workforce, broadly defined, to address emerging infectious disease threats in Michigan and beyond.
Our Blog
Check out our Welcome from the Director…and more coming soon!
A Day in the Life of An Emergency Preparedness Professional
By Cindra M. James, MPA, Former Washtenaw County Health Department Emergency Preparedness Administrator What is your job? I’m an Emergency Preparedness Professional. I retired from Washtenaw County Health Department in 2022, and I’ve stayed connected to this...