Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

1

Section

4 hours to complete

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 videos (Total 152 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Introduction to Ebola16m

The State of Global Health Pre-Ebola, Part 122m

The State of Global Health Pre-Ebola, Part 214m

Epidemiology & Virology of Ebola, Part 120m

Epidemiology & Virology of Ebola, Part 229m

Ecology and the Emergence of Ebola and Other Tropical Forest-Associated Zoonosis 12m

OPTIONAL: Why Send an Army to Fight a Virus? 37m

4 readings

Instructor Bios10m

How to Use Discussion Forums10m

Readings & Resources10m

Discuss10m

1 practice exercises

Quiz 120m

2

Section

3 hours to complete

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 videos (Total 133 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

5 videos

Treating Patients with Ebola Infection in the U.S.: Lessons Learned 27m

Nursing Perspectives on Treating Patients with Ebola 28m

Training on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment 20m

Lessons Learned, Part 128m

Lessons Learned, Part 227m

2 readings

Readings & Resources10m

Discuss10m

1 practice exercises

Quiz 222m

3

Section

3 hours to complete

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 videos (Total 136 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

8 videos

Treatment Options: Therapeutics for Ebola 17m

Ebola Vaccines 13m

Convalescent Serum 10m

International Response 20m

CDC Response to Ebola Epidemic18m

Community Response 14m

Media Response 21m

OPTIONAL: Emily Veltus 19m

2 readings

Readings & Resources10m

Discuss10m

1 practice exercises

Quiz 322m

4

Section

2 hours to complete

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 videos (Total 72 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

5 videos

Emory Unit Laboratory: Persons Under Investigation 6m

Emory Unit Laboratory: Persons with Confirmed EVD 15m

Laboratory Testing, Pathogenesis, and Pathology, Part 118m

Laboratory Testing, Pathogenesis, and Pathology, Part 216m

Exploring The Immune Response to Ebola: Implications for Future Therapeutics and Vaccines 14m

2 readings

Readings & Resources10m

Discuss10m

1 practice exercises

Quiz 418m

5

Section

3 hours to complete

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 videos (Total 144 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Diagnosis and Evaluation 20m

Transportation of Persons with Ebola 24m

Quarantine Policies 29m

Ebola and Human Rights 13m

Legal Aspects of Ebola Response in the U.S., Part 114m

Legal Aspects of Ebola Response in the U.S., Part 216m

Ebola, Democracy, Human Rights, and Public Health25m

2 readings

Readings & Resources10m

Discuss10m

1 practice exercises

Quiz 520m

6

Section

2 hours to complete

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 videos (Total 105 min), 3 readings

5 videos

Building Resilient Health Systems 25m

Confronting Ebola with Limited Resources: Experience of a Nursing Student in Liberia 9m

Lessons Learned for Global Health, Part 112m

Lessons Learned for Global Health, Part 221m

Epilogue35m

3 readings

Readings & Resources10m

Discuss10m

Additional Resources10m

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Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic