33: Worker Training Evaluation with Dr. Eric Persaud

On this episode, I’m chatting with Eric Persaud about evaluation at the National Institutes of Health, including his work in the Worker Training Program at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. We also talked about his dissertation, how he got into the field of evaluation, and his experiences in conducting evaluation in general. About Dr. Eric Persaud: Eric Persaud received his doctorate in Public Health at the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, State University of New York-Downstate Health Sciences University. He focuses on evaluating and researching training programs related to preparing workers for emergencies and disasters, and hazardous workplaces. He has been involved in evaluation and research associated with fentanyl and first responders, opioids and the workplace, and protecting workers from COVID-19. You can reach Eric Persaud at [email protected] You can learn more about the NIEHS Worker Training Program at https://www.niehs.nih.gov/careers/hazmat/about_wetp/index.cfm Resources: Biosafety and infectious disease occupational health training from the NIEHS Worker Training Program: A Historical look at capacity building that supported a COVID-19 response. Eric Persaud, Deborah Weinstock, Demia S. Wright. Journal of Emergency Management. 2022. Opioids and the Workplace Prevention and Response Awareness Training: Mixed Methods Follow-Up Evaluation - Eric Persaud, Aimee Afable, Laura A. Geer, Paul Landsbergis, 2021 COVID-19 Biosafety Training and Infectious Disease Response Evaluation Report. NIEHS Worker Training Program. 2021. Music by Matt Ingelson, http://www.mattingelsonmusic.com/