Tag: Prevention

Doxy PEP, HIV, PEP, Post Exposure Prophylaxis, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, PrEP, Prevention, STI

Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Guide to Prophylaxis

This module is designed to introduce student providers to pre- and post-exposure prophylactic modalities to prevent HIV and STIs, including HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), STI Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (Doxy PEP), nonoccupational HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (nPEP), STI related vaccinations, and counseling for HIV/STI risk reduction and screening. Updated 2026

Jun 5, 2026

Module screenshot showing a patient and provider.

communicable diseases, global center for health security, hazard, infection control, PPE, Prevention, risk, team safety, US Public Health Service

Risk Assessment and Deployment: Section One

This module provides valuable information on how high-consequence infectious diseases impact risk assessment and offers recommendations for preventing and managing infections in public health settings, with a particular focus on the deployment of public health workers. Updated 2026

Sep 15, 2023

Module screenshot showing COVID-19 as an example of a highly contagious infectious disease

communicable diseases, global center for health security, hazard, infection control, PPE, Prevention, risk, team safety, US Public Health Service

Team Dynamics and Creating a Safe Working Environment

This module describes team-based challenges, stressors, and risk points for working in high-risk environments. This module also identifies the use of teamwork tools designed to improve team performance and communication skills. Updated 2026

Sep 15, 2023

Module screenshot showing icons for team members, goals, and roles

BiPAP, CPAP, critical care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Medical device-related pressure injury, Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV), Pressure Injury (PI), Pressure ulcer, Prevention

Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) and Pressure Injury (PI) Prevention

This module provides a brief overview of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and the risk for pressure injury (PI) development. This module reviews risk factors for PI development and provides current evidence-based practice recommendations for preventing PIs in this population.

Apr 9, 2021

Drugs, Global Health, Malaria, Prevention

Malaria: An Overview in School Age Children

This e-module will explain the symptoms, treatment options, complications, social implications, and preventative treatment of malaria in children ages 6-12 years old. This module was created through a collaboration between students at the University of Gitwe and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Sep 11, 2017