Project Firstline

Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Project Firstline, developed in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is an innovative outreach program designed to promote foundational knowledge on infection prevention and control for all types of frontline healthcare workers across Maryland.

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About Us

Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Project Firstline aims to stop the spread of infectious disease threats by offering free education, training and resources to workers in the healthcare and environmental services fields.

Created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Project Firstline’s materials provide foundational knowledge of infection control so your staff can implement preventive protocols and procedures throughout their workday.

Project Firstline is Unique

Listens to healthcare workers

Resources are developed WITH healthcare workers.

Appreciates the value of healthcare workers

Healthcare workers play a critical role in infection control.

Recognizes that bandwidth is low

Bite-sized content is tailored for on-the-go use.

Meets healthcare workers where they are

Leverages existing strengths and knowledge sources.

Free Infection Control Training Your Way

Project Firstline offers FREE training and resources in English and Spanish to accommodate busy schedules and different learning preferences.

Group Training

Shareable Resources

upcoming webinars

Join us from your phone, laptop or other device. Register today!

Measles Micro-Learn

Join MD Project Firstline to learn what a micro-learn is, how to use it with your team and how to reduce the risk of spread if you suspect measles.

Rash Micro-Learn

Join MD Project Firstline to explore what micro-learning is, review what may cause a rash and discuss the steps to take when you encounter a patient with a rash.