Smallpox and Vaccinia Laboratory Testing: A National Training Initiative Public Health Training Network Satellite Broadcast & Webcast Originally aired January 29, 2003 1:00 PM ET – 3:00 PM ET

As part of the requirements to implement a national vaccination program, the Nation’s laboratorians must be prepared to provide information about available laboratory testing of febrile rash illnesses to clinicians and others who use laboratory services. This program will explain the relationship and resources available in clinical and public health laboratories, indications for laboratory testing, the types and availability of testing, test interpretation, and specific specimen collection, handling, and transportation requirements. Goal Prepare the Nation’s laboratorians to respond effectively to vaccine adverse events and the intentional release of smallpox Objectives Explain when laboratory testing is indicated. Describe types of diagnostic tests available. List the types of specimens for specific tests. Describe how specimens should be collected, handled, and transported. Describe safety practices. Explain the components of event management for the laboratory. Target Audience All laboratorians and those who use laboratory services. Laboratorians in state and local public health, clinical, reference, and physician office laboratories. Pathologists, physicians, phlebotomists, and specimen handlers and transporters. State Chief Medical Officers and Epidemiologists. Faculty Joanne Cono, MD, ScM, Medical Epidemiologist, Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Program, National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Inger Damon, MD, PhD, Chief, Poxvirus Section, Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases, NCID. CDC Katherine Kelly, DrPH, Director, Connecticut Department of Health Laboratory Richard F. Meyer, MS, PhD, Director, Bioterrorism Rapid Response and Advanced Technology Laboratory, CDC Scott Schmid, PhD, Acting Branch Chief Herpes Virus Section, Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases, NCID, CDC Jane Seward, MBBS, MPH, Chief, Viral Vaccine Preventable Diseases Branch, National Immunization Program, CDC Questions During the day of the broadcast, you can submit questions by phone 800-793-8598 [International callers, dial 404 639-0180] or TTY 800-815-8152 [International callers, dial 404-639-0182]. During and after the broadcast submit questions by FAX 800-553-6323 [International callers, dial 404 639-0181] or email PHTN@cdc.gov. There will not be live on-air question and answer periods during the broadcast. Following the broadcast, answers to your questions will be posted on the CDC Smallpox Website at http://www.cdc.gov/smallpox. Registration and Continuing Education Information Participants are encouraged but not required to register and evaluate the broadcast/webcast on the CDC/ATSDR Training and Continuing Education Online System at http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/phtnonline. A certificate of attendance will be awarded to participants who complete the evaluation. Although continuing education credit is not available for the broadcast/webcast, registration and evaluation will provide valuable feedback to CDC. Participants will have until February 28, 2003 to register and evaluate the broadcast/webcast. Participant registration will be open January 16, 2003. No site registration will be available for the broadcast/webcast. Course numbers are listed below: Satellite Broadcast - SB0125 Webcast - WC0025 Questions about registration should be directed to 800-41-TRAIN, 404-639-1292, or email ce@cdc.gov. When emailing a request, please indicate Smallpox and Vaccinia Laboratory Testing: A National Training Initiative in the subject line. Media The program will be available in a variety of formats including live satellite broadcast, webcast and audiobridge. Following the broadcast the program will be available on videotape, archived webcast and CD-ROM. Webcast Information The program will have a live webcast and will also be available for viewing after the broadcast at the program website. Click here for webcast information. Videotapes and CD-ROMs The Public Health Foundation (PHF) will distribute videotapes and CD-ROMs, shortly after the broadcast. Contact the PHF by calling 877-252-1200, visiting http://www.phf.org, or emailing them at info@phf.org. When emailing a request, please indicate Smallpox and Vaccinia Laboratory Testing: A National Training Initiative in the subject line. Please include your name, mailing address, phone number and specify which module(s) and media type you prefer. Partners Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL), Public Health Foundation (PHF), and the dedicated support of many other organizations. tr> Goal Objectives   Target Audience Faculty Questions Registration & Continuing Education Information Media Webcast Information Videotapes & CD-ROMs Partners