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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Approx. 17 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Spanish
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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
4 hours to complete
Introduction to Ebola
Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to:
4 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 152 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
7 videos
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 exercise
Quiz 130m
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
5 videos
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 exercise
Quiz 230m
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
8 videos
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 exercise
Quiz 330m
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
5 videos
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 exercise
Quiz 430m
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 DAJan 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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