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Overview: When used correctly, PPE provides a physical barrier that protects your eyes, nose, mouth, skin, and clothing. Safely putting on, using, and removing PPE during healthcare activities relies on human decision-making and performance; therefore, it is essential to recognize risk of potential exposures and be sure PPE is used correctly and appropriately.
This course introduces Nipah virus disease and outlines the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, transmission routes and epidemiology of the disease. It also discusses prevention and control strategies. Photo credits: Freepik Please note: These materials were launched on 17/10/2022
This course provides information on mental health conditions in the context of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) as it relates to risk factors, the burden of mental illness, the impact of substance abuse on mental health disorders, and effective policies and interventions that can help improve mental health. By the end of this course, students will be better prepared to work as part of a team to effectively plan interventions to reduce the impact of mental health illness within a population.
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With this ultrasound imaging course, you’ll explore some of the main principles behind this fascinating technology. Starting with an ultrasound definition and working your way through the science behind the process, you’ll learn about the clinical applications of an ultrasound scan. Whether you’re simply curious about how the process works, considering sonographer training, or hoping to improve your existing clinical knowledge, this is the course for you.
These free online healthcare courses will teach you the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for diseases, illnesses, injuries, and other physical and mental impairments in people. Healthcare refers to the organized provision of medical care to communities. You will learn about how healthcare professional maintain and protect the physical, mental, or emotional well-being of their patients
These free online public health courses will teach you everything you need to know about how diseases are prevented, life is prolonged and quality of life improved through the organised efforts of governments, organisations, communities and individuals. Public health management is in the spotlight now more than ever. If you want to learn more about public health management, this page is for you
This food safety course covers the implementation of the ‘Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points’ HACCP food safety system in the food processing industry. We explain how food is protected from contamination while being processed. We also show you how to properly implement the HACCP’s ‘prerequisite programs’ (PRPs) and lay out its preliminary steps and seven principles to make sure that food safety is protected in your establishment.
The health sector is constantly embracing technology integration to improve service access. Telemedicine is a practice that allows healthcare providers to provide medical services to patients with limited time or transportation options remotely. This course examines telemedicine's applications and challenges. In addition, discover the role of telemedicine in mental health services and the best mental health practices.
This epidemiology course explores the management and prevention of infections. We explain how to direct the implementation of infection prevention and control measures and develop policies that protect public safety. We also emphasise the value of risk assessment and provide risk assessment methods that can be used during emergencies. Sign up to learn about the medical and legal aspects of combating infection in this public health course.