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.
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Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic
Emory UniversityAbout this Course
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Approx. 18 hours to complete
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Approx. 18 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Spanish
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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.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
5 hours to complete
Introduction to Ebola
Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to:
5 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 152 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
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.
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 133 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
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.
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 136 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
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.
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 72 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE: AN EVOLVING EPIDEMIC
by CAApr 6, 2020
Better than in-class because of variety and expertise of presenters and great on-site videos and graphics. I really learned a lot about this important issue from this course. Thanks Coursera! :)
by UDJan 4, 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.
by AAFeb 20, 2020
A Great course. Got to learn a lot of information about the Ebola Vral disease , The course gives A to Z information on virus and the disease . Its worth doing this course. Thank you1
by RBSep 27, 2015
Solid presentation, encompassing history, ongoings and future. In depth knowledge by presenters and partcipants. Course material organised, easy accessible, and presented i
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