As an expert in infectious diseases, editor of the Journal of Infectious Diseases and author of the textbook Infectious Diseases: A clinical short course, McGraw-Hill April 2020, I have been concerned about the misinformation being shared about the COVID-19 epidemic. How did this disease develop? Where did it come from? How does it cause diseases? The answers to these questions will be answered in the first video of module 1. The world has been startled and frightened by the rapid spread of this virus throughout the world. In Video 2 the epidemiology as presently understood is reviewed. This video will be periodically updated recognizing the rapid progression of the pandemic. Many want to know how does this disease present, what are the symptoms associated with COVID-19? How dangerous is COVID-19? Who is at risk of dying? All these questions are answered in Video 3. And finally how is this disease best treated and how can we slow the spread of the infection? These questions are answered in video 4. In addition to the videos multiple choice questions are included to test your understanding and there is an epidemiology peer reviewed exercise designed to teach you how this infection is spread and to show the power of the tracing of cases and isolating those who are infected. The second peer review exercise will encourage you to create a campaign to shift your countries culture to embrace behaviors that can lead to suppression of the epidemic, behaviors that will save lives. After completing this course you will be armed with the knowledge and skills to make a difference and help to bend the curve.
SN
This course is really instructive and interesting.Very well designed and organized.It could be improved by giving more in-depth knowledge. Thankyou!
SD
Hellow I am samruddhi and glad to tell you that I had recive the good grades in this course and completed it. This course has taught me many new things and this is very helpful for my future.
AH
Recommended for biologists. Biotechnologist should learn from this course.
HB
very informative regading the methods of diagnosis , what is upto date regarding treatments and why staying at home matters
AL
Great course, I took it so I would have correct information to help me COVID risk assess everyday situations.
LM
An excellent course that complements one that I previously did.
PP
Eexcellent and detailed information received after completion of this course.
OU
great course. helped me appreciate why one should always be masked in public places. thanks.
N
why you didn't gave me certificate .....i've completed the course with a good grade
DD
Excellent material, eminent faculties and wonderfully presented all throughout. It kept me engaged scientifically over the last couple of months. Kudos!!
NP
I liked and appreciated the focus on public health issues and not just the medical and epidemiological factors of the disease. And excellent short course. Many thanks for preparing this.
SG
This course gave a good overview of COVID-19 from a clinician point of view. This complements another COVID-19 course I took with COursera
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why you didn't gave me certificate .....i've completed the course with a good grade
I hadn't receive a certificate, I've completed this course, what's the problem?
A very informative course regarding the ongoing pandemic! Although it just needed some update due to recent data and studies. The instructor is great!
An excellent course, really indepth information of latest pandemic. I have passed with a very good grade. Is there any way I can get a certificate? Certificates are proof of my participation. Please let me know. Thanks
This course gave a good overview of COVID-19 from a clinician point of view. This complements another COVID-19 course I took with COursera
Hellow I am samruddhi and glad to tell you that I had recive the good grades in this course and completed it. This course has taught me many new things and this is very helpful for my future.
Excellent material, eminent faculties and wonderfully presented all throughout. It kept me engaged scientifically over the last couple of months. Kudos!!
Coming from Dr. Southpick it was not surprising to see such an eye-catching course, professionally addressed, well designed and organized.
great course ,I highly recommend this course from University of Florida. It's very interesting and useful course , it explains all important clinical updates about COVID_19 in a very simple way .but i wonder why you didn't gave me certificate from florida university? Actually,I completed all the recommend subjects .
I highly recommend this course from University of Florida. It's very interesting and useful course , it explains all important clinical updates about COVID_19 in a very simple way that everyone can understand 🙂 thanks alot Coursera team , University of Florida and Dr. Fredrech for this amazing course..
This course is very informative, supportive and interesting. Training materials were well organized and provided good case studies. Frederick is an excellent instructor, very patient and thorough . I am very pleasant to learn this course .
The course is very interesting and important. I learned a lot and cleared doubts I had about this pandemic (COVID-19). Thanks to instructor Dr. Fred for making his videos dynamic so we can learn and co-understand better.
very informative regading the methods of diagnosis , what is upto date regarding treatments and why staying at home matters
Good up to date knowledge.
I like how you make it so interactive and didactic with the assignments.
I highly recommend!
Thank all of this course preparators.
very useful and learning-friendly
Fantastic! Thank you!
Excellent
This course is great for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding about COVID-19 in a short time period.It puts together all the main points in a coherent, easy to understand way. I really learnt a lot from this course and recommend everyone to try it.
I liked and appreciated the focus on public health issues and not just the medical and epidemiological factors of the disease. And excellent short course. Many thanks for preparing this.