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Pandemics: Slowing the Spread

This curriculum explores the strategies employed to decelerate the propagation of a pandemic virus. It provides actionable measures to protect oneself from being infected and propagating cold and flu viruses, including steps to follow if one becomes infected. This course offers insights into the signs and symptoms of the coronavirus and the necessary steps if you are feeling unwell.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The "Pandemics: Slowing the Spread" course provides in-depth knowledge on strategies to mitigate the propagation of a pandemic virus. It offers preventive measures against contracting and spreading cold and flu viruses, along with procedures to follow if one gets infected. This course also provides insights into the signs and symptoms of the coronavirus and the necessary actions if you are feeling unwell.

Upon successful completion of the "Pandemics: Slowing the Spread" course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of:

The distinctions between a pandemic, epidemic, and an outbreak.
The significance of decelerating the spread of a pandemic virus.
Methods that can aid in reducing influenza transmissions.
Strategies to minimise the risk of influenza exposure.
The exposure pathway of influenza viruses.
The historical context of the Coronavirus and the 2020 pandemic.
The symptoms associated with Covid-19.
The classification of high-risk individuals for contracting Covid-19.
The necessary actions to take if you feel unwell.

COURSE TOPICS

Understanding Pandemics
Coronavirus

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 20 minutes

PASS MARK

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

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