Disease Intervention
We train the disease intervention workforce to support individuals with communicable infections and those that may be at risk of infection.
What We Do
We create innovative curricula and online training modules for disease intervention professionals so that they can effectively conduct contact tracing, partner services, and emergency response. Our team has traditionally provided capacity building around DIS skills focused on HIV/STIs as part of the National Network of Disease Intervention Training Centers (NNDITC). We are currently leading large-scale efforts to build capacity for COVID-19 disease intervention. Past projects have addressed other communicable infections such as tuberculosis.
Who We Are
Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) work in health departments, community health centers, and other similar locations to perform contact tracing, partner services, and emergency response. At the heart of this work is building trust, developing rapport, and providing support to the public. Our staff has decades of experience as contact tracers and outreach workers. We understand that effective contact tracing, counseling, case analysis, and community engagement are rooted in empathy and compassion.
National Virtual Trainings
Learning Resources
Enjoy this selection of trainings from CDC Train. You can also check out these and other online learning opportunities from the rest of the CAPTC’s programs on our Online Learning page
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Introduction to Public Health Detailing
Introduction to Telephone Interviewing for DIS
Introduction to Trauma Informed Care for DIS
Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
STD/HIV Partner Services Interview Demonstration
Partner Services
Integrating PrEP into Partner Services
Entrenamientos de COVID-19 en español
