The Foodborne Outbreak Investigations Series (FOIs) is an online self-paced training focused on promoting a multi-disciplinary approach to the investigation of foodborne disease outbreak investigations.
The first course in a seven course series lays the foundation for the Food Safety CoE Epidemiology Tier 1 Core Curriculum.
FOIs courses 1 introduces foodborne illness outbreak investigation from farm to fork and provides a comprehensive overview of the roles and responsibilities for outbreak team members. The purpose is to provide learners with the foundational knowledge needed to recognize the essential elements of a foodborne disease investigation.
Accessing the Virtual Courses:
Register in the K@TE Learning Management System: https://tennessee.csod.com/selfreg/register.aspx?p=tennessee&c=cafsp
Access your existing K@TE account: https://tennessee.csod.com/client/tennessee/default.aspx
Course Delivery and Requirements
Courses are online and self-paced through the University of Tennessee K@TE system. This course:
- Require a pretest and posttest.
- 4 hours in length
- Upon completion you can download a certificate for continuing education units (CEUs).
- Courses are offered in both English and Spanish.
Overview FOIs Course 1: Foodborne Outbreak Investigation and Response Team Roles and Responsibilities: Part A
Module 1
- Introduces the integrated food system and the complexities of the food supply.
- Understand what constitutes a foodborne illness and identify common pathogens.
- Gain a clear understanding of important terms such as “outbreak” and “cluster.”
- Analyze how local, state, and national agencies fit into an integrated food safety system.
Module 2
- Introduces the goals of a foodborne outbreak investigation.
- Explore the three core disciplines and the interaction between them.
- Review case studies demonstrating a spectrum of outbreak and response levels.
Module 3
- Identify potential barriers to effective foodborne outbreak response and approaches to assist with overcoming these barriers.
Module 4
- Explore ways to improve communication among outbreak investigation team members and others.
- Considerations for communicating with the media about a foodborne disease outbreak.