Open AccessThe Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Centers
Author(s) -
Lisle Hites,
Marcia M. Sass,
Luann D’Ambrosio,
Lisa M. Brown,
Aaron M. Wendelboe,
Karen Peters,
Robyn K. Sobelson
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of public health management and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.771
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1550-5022
pISSN - 1078-4659
DOI - 10.1097/phh.0000000000000066
Subject(s) - preparedness , workforce , medical education , psychology , emergency response , schema (genetic algorithms) , emergency management , public health , medicine , medical emergency , nursing , computer science , political science , machine learning , law
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funded Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Centers (PERLCs) across the United States. The PERLCs provide training to state, local, and tribal public health organizations to meet workforce development needs in the areas of public health preparedness and response, specialized training, education, and consultation.