CDC TRAIN

Rabies is Still Here: Epidemiology, Outbreaks, and Costs of Prevention in the United States

CDC COCA clinical training reviewing U.S. rabies epidemiology, bite exposure risk assessment, post-exposure prophylaxis guidance, and occupational risk mitigation for clinicians, public health professionals, and veterinarians.

Before you enroll

Is this the right course for you?

Rabies is Still Here: Epidemiology, Outbreaks, and Costs of Prevention in the United States is offered by CDC TRAIN for nurses, public health professionals, veterinary professionals. Topics in this listing: Infection prevention, Patient safety, Clinical practice.

Choose the credit track that matches your role; the listed tracks are alternatives, not a combined total. The provider handles enrollment, completion and the certificate.

Course details

Provider
CDC TRAIN
Format
On demand
Profession
Nurses · Public Health Professionals · Veterinary Professionals
Credit expiration
Jun 2, 2028
Registration
Free provider account required
Last checked
Oct 28, 2026
Language
English

Credits & eligibility

1 Nursing CE

Designated by CDC (Jointly Accredited Provider) for 1 nursing contact hour.

Listed roles: Registered Nurse

Approval / program ID: WD5003-043026

State scope: No individual state acceptance claim is made in this listing.

ANCC

1 CECH Contact Hour

Designated for CHES/MCHES to receive up to 1 Category I CECH (CDC provider number 98614).

Listed roles: Certified Health Education Specialist

Approval / program ID: 98614

State scope: No individual state acceptance claim is made in this listing.

National Commission for Health Education Credentialing

1 CPH Recertification Credit

Authorized by NBPHE to offer 1 CPH recertification credit.

Approval / program ID: WD5003-043026

State scope: No individual state acceptance claim is made in this listing.

National Board of Public Health Examiners

0.1 IACET CEU

Authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs.

Approval / program ID: WD5003-043026

State scope: No individual state acceptance claim is made in this listing.

International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training

1 RACE CE

Reviewed and approved by the AAVSB RACE program for 1 hour of continuing education.

Listed roles: Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician

Approval / program ID: WD5003-043026

State scope: No individual state acceptance claim is made in this listing.

AAVSB RACE

What’s free

Course access
$0
Assessment
$0
Certificate
$0
Credit reporting
$0 — no separate reporting fee identified

The provider identifies this activity as free continuing education. Complete the stated assessment and claiming requirements.

How to earn your credit

  1. Visit CDC TRAIN and search for course WD5003-043026 in the Course Catalog.
  2. Register for and complete the course, pass the post-assessment at 80% or higher, and complete the evaluation by June 2, 2028.

Questions about this course

Is “Rabies is Still Here: Epidemiology, Outbreaks, and Costs of Prevention in the United States” completely free?

The recorded cost is $0 for learning, assessment and the certificate, with no separate reporting fee identified. CDC TRAIN requires a free account. The provider identifies this activity as free continuing education. Complete the stated assessment and claiming requirements.

Which credit can I earn?

The provider lists 1 Nursing CE; 1 CECH Contact Hour; 1 CPH Recertification Credit; 0.1 IACET CEU; 1 RACE CE. These are separate credit tracks, not hours to add together. Recorded roles: Registered Nurse, Certified Health Education Specialist, Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician. Match the individual track below to your credential and board before enrolling.

When can I take this course?

This is an on-demand activity in the current collection; follow the source link to begin. The recorded credit expiration date is 2028-06-02.

What do I need to do for the certificate?

Visit CDC TRAIN and search for course WD5003-043026 in the Course Catalog. Register for and complete the course, pass the post-assessment at 80% or higher, and complete the evaluation by June 2, 2028. Completion and certificate delivery are handled by CDC TRAIN; saving this listing does not enroll you or claim credit.

Sources & verification

These are the primary pages supporting this listing. Course recognition and board acceptance should be confirmed for your credential before enrollment.

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