COVID-19 - A clinical update

Course Overview

This course, COVID-19 - A Clinical Update, provides an overview of the current understanding of the virus and its spread. It is designed to help learners understand the epidemiology of the virus, the symptoms associated with it, the risk factors for severe disease, and the best treatments available. The course also includes multiple choice questions and two peer-reviewed exercises to help learners understand the power of tracing cases and isolating those who are infected, as well as how to create a campaign to shift their country's culture to embrace behaviors that can lead to suppression of the epidemic. Upon completion of this course, learners will be armed with the knowledge and skills to make a difference and help to bend the curve.

[Applications]
Upon completion of this course, participants are encouraged to apply their knowledge and skills to help slow the spread of COVID-19. This can include creating campaigns to shift their country's culture to embrace behaviors that can lead to suppression of the epidemic, such as social distancing, wearing masks, and frequent handwashing. Participants can also use their knowledge to help trace cases and isolate those who are infected, as well as to provide accurate information about the virus to their communities.

[Career Paths]
Career Paths:
1. Epidemiologist: Epidemiologists are public health professionals who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury in humans. They seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education, and health policy. Epidemiologists are in high demand due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, as they are responsible for tracking the spread of the virus and developing strategies to contain it.

2. Infectious Disease Physician: Infectious disease physicians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. They are responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with infectious diseases, as well as providing preventive care and education to the public. With the current pandemic, infectious disease physicians are in high demand as they are responsible for treating patients with COVID-19 and providing guidance on how to prevent the spread of the virus.

3. Public Health Educator: Public health educators are responsible for educating the public on health-related topics, such as disease prevention, nutrition, and health promotion. They are also responsible for developing and implementing health education programs and campaigns. With the current pandemic, public health educators are in high demand as they are responsible for educating the public on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and promoting healthy behaviors.

4. Data Scientist: Data scientists are responsible for analyzing large amounts of data to identify patterns and trends. They use their findings to develop strategies and solutions to address public health issues. With the current pandemic, data scientists are in high demand as they are responsible for analyzing data related to the spread of the virus and developing strategies to contain it.

[Education Paths]
Recommended Degree Paths:

1. Master of Public Health: This degree path focuses on the study of public health and epidemiology, and provides students with the knowledge and skills to understand and address public health issues. It covers topics such as health promotion, disease prevention, health policy, and health economics. It also provides students with the opportunity to develop their research skills and gain experience in the field. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for public health professionals is increasing, making this degree path an attractive option for those interested in helping to address the current health crisis.

2. Master of Science in Infectious Diseases: This degree path focuses on the study of infectious diseases, including the biology, epidemiology, and clinical aspects of infectious diseases. It provides students with the knowledge and skills to understand and address the current and future health challenges posed by infectious diseases. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for professionals with expertise in infectious diseases is increasing, making this degree path an attractive option for those interested in helping to address the current health crisis.

3. Doctor of Nursing Practice: This degree path focuses on the study of nursing practice and provides students with the knowledge and skills to understand and address the current and future health challenges posed by nursing practice. It covers topics such as health promotion, disease prevention, health policy, and health economics. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for nurses is increasing, making this degree path an attractive option for those interested in helping to address the current health crisis.

4. Master of Science in Biostatistics: This degree path focuses on the study of biostatistics and provides students with the knowledge and skills to understand and address the current and future health challenges posed by biostatistics. It covers topics such as data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for biostatisticians is increasing, making this degree path an attractive option for those interested in helping to address the current health crisis.