Emergency Preparedness for Aquatic Disease outbreaks
FAO e-learning course
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recently launched a comprehensive e-learning course titled "Emergency Preparedness for Aquatic Disease Outbreaks." This course is designed to enhance understanding and readiness among professionals involved in the aquaculture sector, aiming to prevent, manage, and control diseases affecting aquatic organisms.
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Course Overview
The curriculum provides an in-depth exploration of diseases impacting aquatic life, emphasizing the significance of preparedness in mitigating potential outbreaks. Participants will gain insights into the processes of disease outbreak investigation and diagnostics, utilizing a structured 12-point checklist for active disease surveillance. Additionally, the course covers contingency planning strategies to address mass mortality events in aquatic populations.
Intended Audience
This e-learning opportunity is tailored for individuals directly and indirectly associated with the aquaculture industry, including:
Authorities and government officials
Aquatic health specialists
Academics and researchers
Stakeholders within the aquaculture value chain
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be equipped to:
Comprehend fundamental concepts related to diseases in aquatic organisms and identify factors contributing to disease outbreaks.
Implement a step-by-step approach to conducting disease outbreak investigations.
Identify and diagnose causative agents responsible for infectious diseases.
Conduct surveillance of aquatic diseases using a detailed 12-point checklist.
Develop effective contingency plans tailored to a country's specific aquatic species production context, ensuring preparedness prior to any disease outbreak.
The course is organized into five lessons, each lasting approximately 35-45 minutes:
1. Understanding Diseases of Aquatic Organisms
2. Disease Outbreak Investigation
3. Aquatic Disease Diagnostics
4. 12-Point Checklist for Active Surveillance of Diseases in Aquatic Organisms
5. Contingency Planning for Mass Mortality Events in Aquatic Populations
To access the course, participants should use the latest versions of major web browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari. If the course does not open, it may be necessary to disable popup blockers in the browser settings.
Certification
Participants have the opportunity to earn a digital badge upon successfully completing the course and passing a final exam with a score of at least 75%. This certification underscores the participant's proficiency in emergency preparedness for aquatic disease outbreaks.
For more information and to enroll in the course, please visit the FAO eLearning Academy's course page.
By engaging with this course, professionals in the aquaculture sector can significantly enhance their capacity to respond effectively to disease outbreaks, thereby safeguarding aquatic populations and ensuring the sustainability of aquaculture practices.