Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Pros
Comprehensive online course for healthcare professionals covering fundamental knowledge about Ebola virus disease and outbreak management.
Comprehensive online course for healthcare professionals covering fundamental knowledge about Ebola virus disease and outbreak management.
This comprehensive course, developed by leading experts, provides essential knowledge about Ebola virus disease for health professionals worldwide. Originally created in response to the largest Ebola outbreak in history starting March 2014, the course delivers fundamental understanding of epidemiology, pathophysiology, transmission, clinical presentation, and therapeutic approaches. Developed in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam, University Medical Center Utrecht, Elevate Health, Médecins Sans Frontières, and the Lion Heart Foundation, this program offers practical insights into managing suspected or confirmed cases. The curriculum covers differential diagnosis, confirmation methods, general therapeutic approaches, and updates on novel vaccine and drug developments.
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What you'll learn
Understand the epidemiology and history of Ebola virus disease
Master the transmission patterns and natural reservoirs of the virus
Identify clinical presentations and differential diagnosis methods
Learn therapeutic approaches and prevention strategies
Understand field management of Ebola cases
Gain insights into outbreak response and control measures
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This course includes:
19 Minutes PreRecorded video
7 assignments
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There are 9 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers the fundamentals of Ebola virus disease, focusing on essential knowledge for health professionals. The curriculum includes detailed study of epidemiology, pathophysiology, transmission, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, and therapeutic approaches. Special attention is given to field experiences through Médecins Sans Frontières and the Lion Heart Foundation in Sierra Leone. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical insights, featuring case studies and real-world applications in outbreak management.
About the course
Module 1 · 40 Minutes to complete
Epidemiology
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Transmission and natural reservoirs
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Pathophysiology
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, diagnosis
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Therapeutic approaches
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Ebola in the field: The Médecins Sans Frontières experience
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
Ebola in the field: confronted with Ebola in an existing hospital
Module 8 · 1 Hours to complete
Final assignment and survey
Module 9 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Tropical Medicine Expert Leading Global Health Education Initiatives
Martin P. Grobusch serves as a Professor of Tropical Medicine at the Amsterdam Medical Center, where he has made significant contributions to global health education and research. His expertise in tropical diseases led him to develop an innovative online Ebola course in collaboration with an international team. This initiative demonstrates his commitment to sharing critical medical knowledge globally, particularly during health crises. Through his work, he has helped bridge the gap between academic research and practical medical education, making essential health information accessible to healthcare professionals worldwide.
Global Health Expert and Maternal Health Specialist
Dr. Joyce Browne serves as Associate Professor of Global Health and Epidemiology at Utrecht University Medical Center's Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care. Her academic credentials include an MD/MSc in Medicine/Clinical Research from Utrecht University, an MSc in Social Epidemiology from University College London, and a Ph.D. in Global Health. Through her Coursera course "Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals," she helps healthcare workers understand essential aspects of epidemic response. Her research focuses on global maternal health, health equity, and equitable partnerships in low- and middle-income countries. As Chair of the Dutch Knowledge Center on Global Health and vice-Chair of Simavi's supervisory board, she actively promotes global health initiatives. Her recent work includes developing toolkits for preeclampsia management and studying global inequities in adverse pregnancy outcomes. She currently serves as Deputy Editor for the World Heart Federation's journal Global Heart while maintaining active involvement in various international health committees and research projects.
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