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Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic

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InicioCiencias BiológicasMedicina y atención sanitaria

Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic

Universidad Emory

Acerca de este curso: 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.


Creada por:  Universidad Emory
Universidad Emory

  • Dabney P. Evans, PhD, MPH

    Enseñado por:  Dabney P. Evans, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor

    Hubert Department of Global Health. Rollins School of Public Health. Director, Center for Humanitarian Emergencies.

  • Carlos del Rio, MD

    Enseñado por:  Carlos del Rio, MD, Chair

    Department of Global Health at the Rollins School of Public Health
Compromiso4-6 hours/week
Idioma
English
Cómo aprobarAprueba todas las tareas calificadas para completar el curso.
Calificaciones del usuario
4.6 estrellas
Calificación promedio del usuario 4.6Ve los que los estudiantes dijeron
Programa
SEMANA 1
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, 4 readings
  1. 阅读: Instructor Bios
  2. 阅读: How to Use Discussion Forums
  3. Vídeo: Introduction to Ebola
  4. 阅读: Readings & Resources
  5. Vídeo: The State of Global Health Pre-Ebola, Part 1
  6. Vídeo: The State of Global Health Pre-Ebola, Part 2
  7. Vídeo: Epidemiology & Virology of Ebola, Part 1
  8. Vídeo: Epidemiology & Virology of Ebola, Part 2
  9. Vídeo: Ecology and the Emergence of Ebola and Other Tropical Forest-Associated Zoonosis
  10. Vídeo: OPTIONAL: Why Send an Army to Fight a Virus?
  11. 阅读: Discuss
Calificado: Quiz 1
SEMANA 2
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, 2 readings
  1. 阅读: Readings & Resources
  2. Vídeo: Treating Patients with Ebola Infection in the U.S.: Lessons Learned
  3. Vídeo: Nursing Perspectives on Treating Patients with Ebola
  4. Vídeo: Training on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment
  5. Vídeo: Lessons Learned, Part 1
  6. Vídeo: Lessons Learned, Part 2
  7. 阅读: Discuss
Calificado: Quiz 2
SEMANA 3
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, 2 readings
  1. 阅读: Readings & Resources
  2. Vídeo: Treatment Options: Therapeutics for Ebola
  3. Vídeo: Ebola Vaccines
  4. Vídeo: Convalescent Serum
  5. Vídeo: International Response
  6. Vídeo: CDC Response to Ebola Epidemic
  7. Vídeo: Community Response
  8. Vídeo: Media Response
  9. Vídeo: OPTIONAL: Emily Veltus
  10. 阅读: Discuss
Calificado: Quiz 3
SEMANA 4
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, 2 readings
  1. 阅读: Readings & Resources
  2. Vídeo: Emory Unit Laboratory: Persons Under Investigation
  3. Vídeo: Emory Unit Laboratory: Persons with Confirmed EVD
  4. Vídeo: Laboratory Testing, Pathogenesis, and Pathology, Part 1
  5. Vídeo: Laboratory Testing, Pathogenesis, and Pathology, Part 2
  6. Vídeo: Exploring The Immune Response to Ebola: Implications for Future Therapeutics and Vaccines
  7. 阅读: Discuss
Calificado: Quiz 4
SEMANA 5
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, 2 readings
  1. 阅读: Readings & Resources
  2. Vídeo: Diagnosis and Evaluation
  3. Vídeo: Transportation of Persons with Ebola
  4. Vídeo: Quarantine Policies
  5. Vídeo: Ebola and Human Rights
  6. Vídeo: Legal Aspects of Ebola Response in the U.S., Part 1
  7. Vídeo: Legal Aspects of Ebola Response in the U.S., Part 2
  8. Vídeo: Ebola, Democracy, Human Rights, and Public Health
  9. 阅读: Discuss
Calificado: Quiz 5
SEMANA 6
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, 3 readings
  1. 阅读: Readings & Resources
  2. Vídeo: Building Resilient Health Systems
  3. Vídeo: Confronting Ebola with Limited Resources: Experience of a Nursing Student in Liberia
  4. Vídeo: Lessons Learned for Global Health, Part 1
  5. Vídeo: Lessons Learned for Global Health, Part 2
  6. 阅读: Discuss
  7. Vídeo: Epilogue
  8. 阅读: Additional Resources

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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.
Calificaciones y revisiones
Calificado 4.6 de 5 112 calificaciones

FF

it was a wonderful experience learning things from very experiences faculty. The lectures were very clear and well delivered. I was keen on learning more about the subject the way it was delivered.

Thank you,

Abby Jones

A great resource for anyone looking to explore the etiology of ebola.

Alaina Hardie

Excellent overview with lectures by experienced experts. I really enjoyed this course.

Mariana De Niz Hidalgo

Excellent course, extremely engaging and interesting.



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