This course lets participants learn the Environmental Control Officers' (ECO) Roles and Responsibilities, and overall Environmental Public Health Law. Crucial issues on Vector Control, Water Pollution and Drainage Control, Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease and Food Hygiene, as well as Solid Waste Management are also covered.
A. Introduction to Vectors & Overall Vector Situation in Singapore
• Definition of Vector
• Important public health vectors
• Understanding vector-borne diseases
• Methods of disease transmission
B. General Morphology & Biology of Mosquitoes
• aedes aegypti
• aedes albopictus
• anopheles malculatus
• anopheles sundaicus
• culex quinquefasciatus
• culex gelidus
• culex tritaeniorhynchus
C. Introduction to Commonly-Used Pesticides and Equipment
• Commonly-used pesticides
• Commonly-used vector control equipment
• Safety on handling of pesticides
• Personal protective equipment for vector control
D. Integrated Pest Management for Mosquito Control
• Environmental Control
• Chemical Control
• Biological Control
• Genetic Control
• Mosquito Surveillance
• Education
E. General Morphology & Control of Rodents
• Species of rodents in Singapore
• Rodent-borne diseases
• Rodent Surveillance
• Signs of Rodent Infestation
• Rodent Control Techniques
F. General Morphology & Control of:
• Flies
• Cockroaches
• Fleas
• Hornets & Bees
G. Implementing a Vector Management Plan
• Establishing a baseline survey
• Resources required
• Zoning Method
• Management of PCO
• Performance Evaluation
H. Field Practical Sessions
• Practical sessions on identification of potential breeding habitats
• Practical sessions on recognising signs of rodent infestation