Last Mile Health
COVID-19 Digital Classroom: What is COVID-19?
This is an introductory course offering CPH — Free
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Expires
CEU
CPH
Cost
Free
Time to Start
< 3 minutes
Length
1.00 hour
Overview
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The first course in this series focuses on building core knowledge, skills, and attitudes around reducing the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19, and how to protect yourself and your community.
Topics covered in this course include:
- Basic information on COVID-19 (i.e., where it comes from and how it spreads),
- Vulnerable groups
- Misinformation around COVID-19
- Recognizing signs and symptoms
- Prevention strategies
- Referral and management of suspected and confirmed cases.
What You'll Learn
- Describe in simple terms how COVID-19 was first identified, how it is transmitted, and who can get it, including special considerations for vulnerable and at-risk populations.
- Identify a suspected or probable case and know how to respond to that case through care of symptoms, quarantine, isolation, or medical referral.
- Communicate the preventative measures people can take to protect themselves and their community from contracting and spreading COVID-19.
- Recognize and combat misinformation on COVID-19 that could be stigmatizing or harmful to communities.
Competency Terms
Communicable Disease Control
Application of Public Health Sciences
Related Occupations
Public health - multiple occupations will benefit
Registered Nurse - Unspecified
Related Job Tasks
Investigate, diagnose, and address health problems and hazards affecting the population