Об этом курсе: Learn about the evolving Ebola epidemic and its various aspects including disease prevention, management and treatment, response to the epidemic, ethical considerations, and the post-Ebola global health landscape.
Автор: Emory University
Преподаватели: Dabney P. Evans, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor
Hubert Department of Global Health. Rollins School of Public Health. Director, Center for Humanitarian Emergencies.
Преподаватели: Carlos del Rio, MD, Chair
Department of Global Health at the Rollins School of Public Health
| Выполнение | 4-6 hours/week |
| Язык | English |
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НЕДЕЛЯ 1
Introduction to Ebola
Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to:
Review the state of global public health prior to the 2014 Ebola epidemic.
Explore the etiology of Ebola and other viral hematic fevers.
Explain the epidemiology of the 2014 Ebola epidemic and why this outbreak is different than previous ones.
Explain why tropical forest-associated zoonotic pathogens like Ebola are emerging at an ever-increasing rate.
Recognize drivers of disease spillover from wildlife to people and discuss how to mitigate disease spillover.
7 видео, 4 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Lecture: Instructor Bios
- Lecture: How to Use Discussion Forums
- Lecture: Readings & Resources
- Видео: The State of Global Health Pre-Ebola, Part 1
- Видео: The State of Global Health Pre-Ebola, Part 2
- Видео: Epidemiology & Virology of Ebola, Part 1
- Видео: Epidemiology & Virology of Ebola, Part 2
- Видео: Ecology and the Emergence of Ebola and Other Tropical Forest-Associated Zoonosis
- Видео: OPTIONAL: Why Send an Army to Fight a Virus?
- Lecture: Discuss
Оцениваемый: Quiz 1
НЕДЕЛЯ 2
Patient Care of Persons with Ebola Virus Disease
Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to: Identify the clinical features of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). Discuss risk assessment as it relates to the selection of personal protective equipment (PPE). Explain the differences between donning and doffing. Recognize the lessons learned from providing care to Ebola patients in the United States.
5 видео, 2 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Lecture: Readings & Resources
- Видео: Nursing Perspectives on Treating Patients with Ebola
- Видео: Training on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment
- Видео: Lessons Learned, Part 1
- Видео: Lessons Learned, Part 2
- Lecture: Discuss
Оцениваемый: Quiz 2
НЕДЕЛЯ 3
Prevention, Treatment, and Response
Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to: List the different types of therapeutics for Ebola Virus Disease. Recognize the factors critical to the creation of a successful Ebola vaccine. Define plasma and recognize its importance in the Ebola treatment process. Discuss the response of various international actors to the Ebola epidemic. Recognize the role of communications both in terms of community level in West Africa, as well as at Emory University.
8 видео, 2 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Lecture: Readings & Resources
- Видео: Ebola Vaccines
- Видео: Convalescent Serum
- Видео: International Response
- Видео: CDC Response to Ebola Epidemic
- Видео: Community Response
- Видео: Media Response
- Видео: OPTIONAL: Emily Veltus
- Lecture: Discuss
Оцениваемый: Quiz 3
НЕДЕЛЯ 4
Laboratory Issues
Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to: Discuss clinical laboratory considerations for Ebola Virus Disease.Differentiate between persons under investigation and persons with confirmed EVD. Identify where and how EVD laboratory testing is performed. Recognize the safety concerns surrounding the disposal of specimens and human remains. Explore the immune response to EVD and discuss the implications for future therapeutics and vaccines.
5 видео, 2 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Lecture: Readings & Resources
- Видео: Emory Unit Laboratory: Persons with Confirmed EVD
- Видео: Laboratory Testing, Pathogenesis, and Pathology, Part 1
- Видео: Laboratory Testing, Pathogenesis, and Pathology, Part 2
- Видео: Exploring The Immune Response to Ebola: Implications for Future Therapeutics and Vaccines
- Lecture: Discuss
Оцениваемый: Quiz 4
НЕДЕЛЯ 5
Managing Potential and Diagnosed Ebola Patients
Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to: Describe the typical presentation and differential diagnosis of patients with suspect EVD. Describe the approach and necessary precautions for evaluating a patient with suspect EVD. Identify the necessary precautions for transportation of a patient with EVD. Define quarantine and analyze quarantine polices.Recognize the ways in which public health program choices, such as isolation and quarantine, require consideration of ethical, human rights, and legal principles.
7 видео, 2 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Lecture: Readings & Resources
- Видео: Transportation of Persons with Ebola
- Видео: Quarantine Policies
- Видео: Ebola and Human Rights
- Видео: Legal Aspects of Ebola Response in the U.S., Part 1
- Видео: Legal Aspects of Ebola Response in the U.S., Part 2
- Видео: Ebola, Democracy, Human Rights, and Public Health
- Lecture: Discuss
Оцениваемый: Quiz 5
НЕДЕЛЯ 6
How Ebola is Changing Global Health
Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to: Describe the importance of health systems as they relate to the Ebola epidemic. Define and list characteristics of resilient health systems. Consider how the Ebola epidemic has changed global health.
5 видео, 3 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Lecture: Readings & Resources
- Видео: Confronting Ebola with Limited Resources: Experience of a Nursing Student in Liberia
- Видео: Lessons Learned for Global Health, Part 1
- Видео: Lessons Learned for Global Health, Part 2
- Lecture: Discuss
- Видео: Epilogue
- Lecture: Additional Resources
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Emory University
Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the world's leading research universities. Its mission is to create, preserve, teach and apply knowledge in the service of humanity.
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it was a wonderful experience learning things from very experiences faculty. The lectures were very clear and well delivered. I was keen on learning more about the subject the way it was delivered.
Thank you,
A great resource for anyone looking to explore the etiology of ebola.
Excellent overview with lectures by experienced experts. I really enjoyed this course.
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I really enjoyed the Course. One Point i didn´t like so much: They talked a lot About The US. Would be interesting to hear more About other parts of the world and how they handled Ebola