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The CDC Learning Connection promotes quality learning opportunities from CDC, other federal agencies, and federally funded partners. Through monthly website features, social media, and this e-newsletter, we keep you informed about public health trainings, including many that offer free continuing education (CE).
Share the CDC Learning Connection with your colleagues and encourage them to sign up to receive these monthly e-newsletters.
Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course
This Hand Hygiene Day (May 5), learn best practices for nursing home infection prevention and control (IPC) with this training from CDC and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Learn about the core activities of an effective IPC program, and recommended IPC practices to reduce healthcare-associated infections and antibiotic resistance. Earn free CE.
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Preventing Legionnaires' Disease
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The rate of reported Legionnaires' disease cases in the United States grew by nearly five and a half times from 2000 to 2017. Learn how to reduce risk for Legionella bacteria in building water systems (e.g., potable water, cooling towers, and hot tubs) with this training for public health workers, building managers, and others involved in water safety. Earn free CE.
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Opioid Use and Pregnancy
The number of pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD) at labor and delivery in the United States more than quadrupled from 1999 to 2014. This National Women's Health Week (May 12-18), take CDC's training to learn about risks and benefits of opioid use during pregnancy, and safer prescribing practices across all stages of pregnancy. Earn free CE.
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Additional Trainings & Resources
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