High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities
The goal of this 4-week course is to equip learners to safely care for a patient infected with a pathogen requiring high-level biocontainment. This can be accomplished in any healthcare facility given the correct approach and protocols.Please copy and paste the following link into a new tab/browser to view the video overview of our course. http://bit.ly/2bPZ6Cz
In this course, we will:
- Discuss the essentials of intake screening.
- Investigate pathogen transmission characteristics and the chain of infection.
- Examine patient placement in a facility, as well as the engineering/ administrative controls.
- Review personal protective equipment worn by the care providers.
- Evaluate waste management and decontamination protocols.
We look forward to exploring and learning with you!
Dr. Medcalf and University of Nebraska Medical Center Team
This project was funded by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Infection Control Basics and Personal Protection Equipment
Week 2
Disease Containment: Historical and Modern Era Examples
Week 3
High Level Biocontainment in Hospitals: The Location and Team
Week 4
Biocontainment: Patient Intake and Other Considerations
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
A fantastic informative and educational course that I would recommend to anyone interested in public health. The videos were excellent and the lecturers were brilliant.
Very enjoyable course - the examples were pertinent and instructive especially given the Ebola experience - this organization set the standard!
I found this very educational experience. Glad I found this course.
really enjoyed the course. want more courses in this area. Thank you
