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.
Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic
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Emory University
Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
Semana
1Introduction 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 videos (Total 152 min), 4 leituras, 1 teste
7 videos
The State of Global Health Pre-Ebola, Part 122min
The State of Global Health Pre-Ebola, Part 214min
Epidemiology & Virology of Ebola, Part 120min
Epidemiology & Virology of Ebola, Part 229min
Ecology and the Emergence of Ebola and Other Tropical Forest-Associated Zoonosis 12min
OPTIONAL: Why Send an Army to Fight a Virus? 37min
4 leituras
Instructor Bios10min
How to Use Discussion Forums10min
Readings & Resources10min
Discuss10min
1 exercício prático
Quiz 120min
Semana
2Patient 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 videos (Total 133 min), 2 leituras, 1 teste
5 videos
Nursing Perspectives on Treating Patients with Ebola 28min
Training on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment 20min
Lessons Learned, Part 128min
Lessons Learned, Part 227min
2 leituras
Readings & Resources10min
Discuss10min
1 exercício prático
Quiz 222min
Semana
3Prevention, 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 videos (Total 136 min), 2 leituras, 1 teste
8 videos
Ebola Vaccines 13min
Convalescent Serum 10min
International Response 20min
CDC Response to Ebola Epidemic18min
Community Response 14min
Media Response 21min
OPTIONAL: Emily Veltus 19min
2 leituras
Readings & Resources10min
Discuss10min
1 exercício prático
Quiz 322min
Semana
4Laboratory 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 videos (Total 72 min), 2 leituras, 1 teste
5 videos
Emory Unit Laboratory: Persons with Confirmed EVD 15min
Laboratory Testing, Pathogenesis, and Pathology, Part 118min
Laboratory Testing, Pathogenesis, and Pathology, Part 216min
Exploring The Immune Response to Ebola: Implications for Future Therapeutics and Vaccines 14min
2 leituras
Readings & Resources10min
Discuss10min
1 exercício prático
Quiz 418min
Melhores avaliações
por DA•Jan 5th 2016
Great Course! Videos were a little long but very informative! This is a course where one can really appreciate the "take away" as it is timely, and being taught by some of the best in the field.
por EK•Oct 7th 2015
I loved every unit. The lecturers were amazingly clear and I understood the content. Great work.
Instrutores
Dabney P. Evans, PhD, MPH
Assistant ProfessorHubert Department of Global Health. Rollins School of Public Health. Director, Center for Humanitarian Emergencies.
Carlos del Rio, MD
ChairDepartment of Global Health at the Rollins School of Public Health
Sobre 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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