Diploma in COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Awareness
Diploma in COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Awareness:
OVERVIEW
The world has seen a dramatic change in the last few months. The world as we know it no longer seems to exist. A pandemic that started in Wuhan China in 2019 is raging and has globally affected close to 3 million people. There have been close to 270,000 deaths recorded according to the latest statistics. Over 210 countries and territories have been affected. People are afraid and feel helpless at this challenging time. If you want to educate yourself on this novel virus, on what measures to take to stay safe, and adhere to the proper guidelines, we have just the course for you. The Diploma in COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Awareness will give learners a clearer perception of the disease. This course is beneficial particularly to healthcare workers, care workers and those on the frontlines facing the pandemic head on. Additionally, it is ideal for anyone who requires more information on the Coronavirus and how to lead a normal life while socially distancing at home. Acquire accurate and up to date information, learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe and get ready to enter the new world which is under lockdown.
This is a comprehensive course and offers key points on the Wuhan virus and how to take precautionary measures by staying at home. It is a step by step training that provides a background to the virus, an understanding of quarantine and isolation and learning the difference, pathogen characteristics, and common symptoms, transmission of the virus, who is at risk and who can catch it. The course will also demonstrate why it is essential that you wear a mask in public, how to practice good hygiene etiquette at home and in public and appropriate cleaning and disinfection methods to use.
The COVID-19 Awareness Diploma will also focus on preparing your food safely, how to go out in public, travel advice and why you should postpone your travels, symptomatic transmission, pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic transmission, developing symptoms and what measures to take in such situations, myths of COVID-19 and what is real. You will also learn how to wash your hands fittingly and disinfect surfaces in the house through in-depth image demonstrations and explanations.
Duration
6 months
Case Studies
100 Case Studies
Assessments
At the end of the course learners will also take an online multiple choice questions assessment test. This online multiple choice questions test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.
Exams
- Online Exam
Who is this Course aimed at?
- This course is ideal for anyone working in the healthcare sector, military and on the frontline
- Anyone who wants to volunteer on the frontlines of the pandemic
- Residential care workers, hospice care workers, nursing staff
- Employers of organisations, companies and enterprises
- Teachers, childcare workers, social care workers, nannies and parents
Certificate of Completion
- Successful learners will be awarded the Diploma in COVID-19 (Coronavirus) by OXFORD INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED COURSES
- accredited by CPD and iAP
COURSE CURRICULUM
COURSE CURRICULUM
What is coronavirus?
What is novel coronavirus?
What is COVID-19?
How did the coronavirus outbreak start?
Where did the coronavirus outbreak start?
Why is coronavirus infection called COVID-19?
What are the signs and symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What is the CDC risk assessment for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the US?
Who is at highest risk of contracting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Can coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread from person to person?
Which precautions should high-risk persons take to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What is the process for diagnosing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
How is coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) treated?
What are coronaviruses?
Are facemasks effective in preventing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Are surgical facemasks more effective than N95 masks in preventing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
How does coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread?
Can asymptomatic people spread coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What is the duration of viral shedding in persons with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Which patient groups in the US have the highest risk of dying of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What is the global and US prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Which age groups are most likely to develop coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What are the epidemiology and outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019) in and around New York City?
Which age groups are most likely to be hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Which age groups are most likely to be admitted to the ICU for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Can children develop coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
How does coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affect pregnant women and neonates?
What was the epidemiology of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Wuhan, China?
Can coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) be transmitted vertically?
What were the epidemiologic and clinical features of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in China?
What are the CDC estimates of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemiology parameters?
What are the characteristics of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Which age groups are most likely to die of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Is coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) more severe than SARS and MERS?
Which patient groups were more likely to develop severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China?
What were the mortality risk factors for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China?
Is the genome of SARS-CoV-2 (coronavirus) known?
Have any mutations been discovered for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What are the possible symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
How long do coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms take to develop?
What is the incubation period for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Are symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in children common?
How common is asymptomatic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What are important history details when evaluating a patient for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What were the most common presentations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China?
Does blood type affect coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) severity?
What is the most common serious symptom of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
How should a patient under investigation for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) be evaluated in healthcare settings?
What are the potential complications of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
How common is acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Are cardiac complications common in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Is acute kidney injury a common complication of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What is the clinical progression of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Workup
Where are diagnostic tests for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) processed?
What are the IDSA recommendations for prioritizing patients to be tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Should coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019) testing be repeated if PCR results are negative?
Is an antibody test available for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Can viral culture be used to diagnose coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What are common lab features in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What type of test is used to evaluate for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What is the significance of a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result after clinical resolution of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Which clinical specimen samples are best for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing?
Are there any signs of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in seemingly asymptomatic patients?
What is the role of CT scanning in the diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What is the role of chest radiography in the diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Treatment
How is coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) treated?
Are any drugs available for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) postexposure prophylaxis?
Is a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine available?
How can community spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) be prevented/minimized?
What is the role of the antiparasitic drug ivermectin in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What is the role of the antiviral drug remdesivir in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What is the role of the antivirals lopinavir/ritonavir in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What other antiviral agents are being investigated for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What is the role of nitazoxanide in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019)?
What is the role of convalescent plasma in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What is the role of interleukin (IL) inhibitors in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What is the role of the IL-6 inhibitor sarilumab (Kevzara) in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What is the role of the IL-6 inhibitor tocilizumab (Actemra) in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What are the roles of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What is the role of corticosteroids (such as methylprednisolone) in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What is the role of nitric oxide in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What is the role of hydroxychloroquine plus azithromycin in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What is the role of JAK and NAK inhibitors (baricitinib, fedratinib, ruxolitinib, pacritinib) in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019)?
What is the role of statins in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019)?
What other drugs are being investigated to treat ARDS/cytokine release associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Which immunotherapies are being investigated for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Which antibody-directed therapies are being investigated for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Which vaccines are being investigated for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention?
What are considerations for using ACE inhibitors (ACEIs) and ARBs in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Why is diabetes a risk factor for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Which drugs being studied for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are associated with QT prolongation and an increased risk of cardiac death?
Guidelines
What guidelines are available for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What are the CDC criteria to guide evaluation and testing of patients under investigation for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What are the CDC's sample collection and testing guidelines for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What are the guidelines for containing hospital spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What are the AAP guidelines for management of infants born to mothers with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What are the IDSA treatment guidelines for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
What are the CDC guidelines for reporting, testing, and specimen collection for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
With the outbreak of a novel coronavirus declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation, people worldwide are working to address it.
On this course, you’ll learn the latest of what we know about COVID-19, presented by international experts.
Self Assessments+Final Exam Progression and Career Path
Once you successfully complete the Diploma in COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Awareness, you will gain an accredited qualification that will prove you have received the proper training in COVID-19. You can use this certification to demonstrate your expertise on how to handle a situation that requires you to be safe and vigilant of the disease. Your understanding of the novel virus can help raise awareness in the community and your place of work.
Payment
One Time Payment
Payment in full :£500.00
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