Infectious Respiratory Disease Basics Course

The American Lung Association’s Infectious Respiratory Disease Basics course is a free, interactive online learning module. This course will help individuals understand infectious respiratory diseases and, when applicable, the immunizations available that help prevent them.

Modules: 

• Introduction to Respiratory Diseases
• Influenza

Learning Objectives:

• Define what an infectious respiratory disease is
• Determine strategies to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses
• Explain the role of immunizations in keeping you healthy
• Understand treatment options if you get sick

This course is designed for:

• Community Health Workers
• Public health professionals
• School and child-care personnel
• Parents and caregivers
• Family, friends and co-workers wanting to learn more about infectious respiratory disease
• Healthcare professionals looking for resources to share with patients

Resources

• Vaccines that Protect Against Respiratory Disease
• Infectious Lung Diseases
• Influenza (Flu)