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1. Title: Avian and Pandemic Influenza
Category: Emergency Preparedness
Duration:

1 hour 20 minutes
Description:

What is the difference between Avian and Pandemic Flu? A detailed look at the biology and emergency preparedness aspects of influenza.

Alfred DeMaria, Jr., M.D. Assistant Commissioner; MDPH
2. Title: Bioterrorism Preparedness Training Overview
Category: Emergency Preparedness
Duration:

4 minutes
Description:

A PowerPoint overview of Bioterrorism Preparedness Training.
3. Title: Board of Health Legal Authority
Category: Public Health Law
Duration:

38 minutes
Description:

This course outlines the laws granting board of health authority to adopt and enforce regulations and respond to threats to local public health.

Cheryl Sbarra J.D. MAHB Staff Counsel
4. Title: Conflict Management and Conducting a Hearing
Category: Governance
Duration:

32 minutes
Description:

The basic principles of Conflict Management are outlined, followed by examples of how to conduct a public hearing under potentially hostile circumstances. This MAHB elearning presentation was made possible by assistance from Boston University School of Public Health, NE Alliance for Public Health Workforce Development.

5. Title: Hoarding
Category: Community Health
Duration:

45 minutes
Description:

Hoarding of objects or animals is a serious problem for local public health. This workshop provides practical strategies for coping with this issue.
Charlie Kaniecki, DPH Western Mass District Health Officer, and Claudia Sarti, MDPH Zoonotic Disease Specialist
6. Title: Liability Protection for Local Boards of Health
Category: Public Health Law
Duration:

1 hour
Description:

This course explains the laws which provide liability protection for board of health members, staff and volunteers.
Cheryl Sbarra, J.D. MAHB Staff Counsel
7. Title: Overview of Bioterrorism Agents
Category: Emergency Preparedness
Duration:

9 minutes
Description:

A Powerpoint review of infectious agents which might be employed in a bioterrorist attack.