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Besnik Hoti

Advanced Certification in the Prevention and Management of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) Outbreaks

A professional development program for healthcare and public health personnel engaged in epidemic preparedness, frontline response, and viral hemorrhagic fever containment.

This course equips frontline healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills to prevent, detect, and manage outbreaks of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF). Emphasis is placed on early recognition, infection prevention and control (IPC) measures, outbreak response strategies, and intersectoral coordination, ensuring effective preparedness and action in high-risk settings.

Awarded by:
CALLINE

19.04.2023

Advanced Certification in the Prevention and Management of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) Outbreaks

Course Modules

Advanced Certification in the Prevention and Management of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) Outbreaks

  1. Introduction to Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF)
    Epidemiology, transmission routes, and high-risk areas.

  2. Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of CCHF
    Signs, symptoms, diagnostic tools, and case definitions.

  3. Epidemiological Surveillance and Outbreak Detection
    Early warning systems, reporting protocols, and case investigation.

  4. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in Healthcare Settings
    Standard precautions, PPE usage, isolation, and decontamination.

  5. Laboratory Handling and Biosafety for CCHF Samples
    Safe collection, transport, and analysis of specimens.

  6. Vector Control and Environmental Risk Reduction
    Ticks, animal reservoirs, and environmental hygiene strategies.

  7. Contact Tracing and Community-Based Surveillance
    Identification, monitoring, and community engagement during outbreaks.

  8. Outbreak Management and Emergency Response Planning
    Coordination, logistics, and multi-sectoral response mechanisms.

  9. Risk Communication and Public Health Messaging
    Communicating with communities, reducing stigma, and building trust.

  10. Case Management and Supportive Care Protocols
    Clinical stabilization, supportive treatment, and referral systems.

  11. Training of Trainers (ToT) and Capacity Building
    Preparing local responders, scaling response through peer training.

  12. Final Assessment and Operational Simulation Exercise
    Practical review of response scenarios, lessons learned, and certification exam.

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Certification Validation