Master Vector Borne Disease Management Certification Course
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Stephenville, TX 76401
8 am – 5 pm
This course serves as a certification for state and local health departments. Topics covered in this course include Vector Biology and Ecology; Epidemiology of Vector-Borne Diseases; Prevention & Communications Activities; Insecticide Resistance Monitoring; Surveillance and Response for Vector-borne Diseases (1-day workshop and online).
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