Course Description

This is hands-on training to supplement the NYSDOH self-paced online course - OHEP-530: H5N1 Specimen Collection: Training on Nasopharyngeal, Nasal, Oropharyngeal (throat), and Conjunctival Swabbing. 

Learners will demonstrate:

• Understanding of Procedures for H5N1 Specimen Collection in a Community  Setting
• Donning of Recommended PPE prior to Field Swab Collection
• Swabbing Technique for Nasopharyngeal, Nasal, Oropharyngeal (throat), and Conjunctival Collection
• Doffing of PPE

Learners MAY review the following objectives in course OHEP-530:

• Obtaining Interpreter Services
• Obtaining Consent
• Contraindications
• Infection Prevention
• Equipment Considerations
• Types of Specimens to be Collected
• Medical Waste Disposal
• Documentation
• Agricultural Biosecurity
• Resources

Recommended Pre-Requisites:

• OHEP-530: H5N1 Specimen Collection: Training on Nasopharyngeal, Nasal, Oropharyngeal (throat), and Conjunctival Swabbing.