Community Case Management During an Outbreak

Training Objectives

  • Learn the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic
  • Discuss past outbreaks and lessons learned throughout history
  • Define the signs and symptoms of influenza-like illness (ILI)
  • Explain the dynamics of an outbreak and its impact at the community level
  • Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Community Health Worker
  • Demonstrate understanding of how CHWs can protect themselves while providing care to others
  • Understand stress factors during an outbreak and helpful coping mechanisms
  • Develop a framework for monitoring and reporting of outbreak preparedness and response activities


Your Instructor


Montana Office of Rural Health & AHEC
Montana Office of Rural Health & AHEC

Course Curriculum


  Introduction
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  Lesson #1: Epidemic vs. Pandemic
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  Lesson #2: Lessons Learned throughout History
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  Lesson #3: Influenza & Influenza-like Illnesses (ILI)
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  Lesson #4: Dynamics of an Outbreak
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  Lesson #6: Protection of a CHW
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  Lesson #7: Stress & Coping
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  Lesson #8: Monitoring & Reporting
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  References
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