POD Essentials Workshop

Learn POD essentials for emergency response - roles, flow, safety, and operations. Ideal for public health, healthcare, and partners.

The POD Essentials course provides an introduction to planning, setting up, and operating a Point of Dispensing (POD) during a public health emergency. This course is designed for public health staff, healthcare partners, community organizations, volunteers, and private sector partners who may support mass prophylaxis or vaccination operations

What to Expect if You Attend

• Overview of POD concepts, purpose, and activation scenarios
• Roles and responsibilities within a POD
• POD layout, patient flow, and throughput considerations
• Safety, security, and infection control best practices
• Staffing models, logistics, and resource management
• Interactive discussion to build confidence and readiness