PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
ONLINE TRAINING
Seeking University of Illinois Extension Volunteers and Professionals
Are you currently working or volunteering for the University of Illinois Extension and interested in participating in a study on ticks and tick-borne diseases? The I-TICK program is hoping you will read about and consider joining the study below. Determining Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of University of Illinois Extension Professionals on Ticks & Tickborne Diseases This is a study in collaboration with the University of Illinois Extension. This is a pre-test post-test intervention study. Our goal is to determine the knowledge and awareness of Extension professionals and volunteers regarding ticks and tickborne diseases in Illinois. The study involves completing a short survey, completing an online training module on ticks and TBDs and completing another survey. The end goal of this project is to train Extension professionals on this subject so they can disseminate the knowledge to the community. Please contact Sulagna Chakraborty (schkrbr4@illinois.edu)
Are you a local public health official interested in learning more about how to perform active tick surveillance in your jurisdiction?
The I-TICK program offers online active tick surveillance training.
The focus of this online training is providing you with the knowledge needed to start active tick surveillance programs within your respective jurisdictions. You will be provided with the educational materials and training related to tick surveillance. If are interested in taking the training, click on the button labelled “Tick Surveillance Training” below. Thank you.
Tick Surveillance Training
CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS
Seeking University of Illinois Extension Volunteers and Professionals
Are you currently working or volunteering for the University of Illinois Extension and interested in participating in a study on ticks and tick-borne diseases? The I-TICK program is hoping you will read about and consider joining the study below. Determining Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of University of Illinois [...]
Seeking Farmers within Illinois
Are you a Farmer in Illinois and interested in participating in a study on ticks and tick-borne diseases? The I-TICK program is hoping you will read about and consider joining the study below. Knowledge, Attitudes and Prevention Practices (KAP) of Farmers in Illinois on Ticks & Tickborne diseases (TBD) [...]