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What is Project Firstline?

Project Firstline is a CDC-funded initiative that provides infection prevention and control education and training to frontline healthcare workers. In California, Project Firstline will focus specifically on Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in skilled nursing facilities (SNF). In coordination with public health infection prevention partners, Project Firstline’s team of regionally-based infection prevention trainers will offer competency-based health education and training. Together we can reduce HAI in California SNF, and keep our residents safe and healthy!
The Sept-Oct courses are now available to register now on our Project Firstline Registration page. 
A Certificate of Attendance is provided upon completion of the course evaluation. SNF are encouraged to use the Project Firstline curriculum to fulfill staff training goals . 
​Learn more about Project Firstline by reviewing our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). 

Print our About Us Flyer to distribute and display it in your facility for CNAs to see.
Webinar recordings and slides are availabe on the Project Firstline Resources page after training sessions are complete. Access Project Firstline materials at any time. 




​Learn more about our Project Firstline Team. 

In case you missed it:

Find your facility on the map! Project Firstline offers infection prevention and control education opportunities across the State, through webinars and eventually in-person learning sessions.

Are you a facility administrator? See our official announcement for facility administrators (PDF). 
Are you a CNA? Sign up for our distribution list to receive the latest Project Firstline updates!
 Questions? Contact us at ProjectFirstline@cdph.ca.gov

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