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COVID-19 - A clinical update

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As an expert in infectious diseases, editor of the Journal of Infectious Diseases and author of the textbook Infectious Diseases: A clinical short course, McGraw-Hill April 2020, I have been concerned about the misinformation being shared about the COVID-19 epidemic. How did this disease develop? Where did it come from? How does it cause diseases? The answers to these questions will be answered in the first video of module 1. The world has been startled and frightened by the rapid spread of this virus throughout the world. In Video 2 the epidemiology as presently understood is reviewed. This video will be periodically updated recognizing the rapid progression of the pandemic. Many want to know how does this disease present, what are the symptoms associated with COVID-19? How dangerous is COVID-19? Who is at risk of dying? All these questions are answered in Video 3. And finally how is this disease best treated and how can we slow the spread of the infection? These questions are answered in video 4. In addition to the videos multiple choice questions are included to test your understanding and there is an epidemiology peer reviewed exercise designed to teach you how this infection is spread and to show the power of the tracing of cases and isolating those who are infected. The second peer review exercise will encourage you to create a campaign to shift your countries culture to embrace behaviors that can lead to suppression of the epidemic, behaviors that will save lives. After completing this course you will be armed with the knowledge and skills to make a difference and help to bend the curve.

Knowledge

Understand how this coronavirus invades respiratory epithelial cells, grows in the nasal passages and spreads to alveoli to cause hypoxia.
Describe what makes this coronavirus so infectious, how it has spread quickly throughout the world and how best to stop its spread.
Recognize the clinical symptoms of COVID-19 disease and be able to diagnose this disease
List the recommended treatments for COVD-19, as well as the treatments under investigation

Outline

How SARS-CoV-2 Causes Disease in Humans and Spread Around the World
Introduction to COVID-19: A clinical update
1. How SARS-CoV-2 Causes Disease (updated 12-22-20)
COVID-19 Epidemiology Part I (1-15-21)
COVID-19 Epidemiology Part II (10-17-20)
Video- Dr. Richard Wenzel discusses Epidemic Curves
A Review of SARS-CoV-2 genetics and pathogenesis
First description of the SARS-CoV-19 virus outbreak
Quiz on the pathogenesis and epidemiology of COVID-19

COVID-19 Symptoms and Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Video: Clinical Characteristics of COVID-19: Symptoms
Clinical Characteristics of COVID-19: Diagnosis .
Clinical Characteristics of COVID-19: Course and Prognosis
Video - COVID-19 Treatment: Supportive Care
Covid-19 Treatment: Medications
Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) COVID-19 treatment guidelines
PPE use Dr. Michael Edmond, University of Iowa
Reading Clinical Characteristics and treatment
Quiz on the clinical characteristics, treatment and prevention of COVID-19

Preventing the Spread of SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19 Prevention: Part 1
COVID-19 Prevention: Part 2
Disinformation
Person to Person Spread of COVID-19 Dr. R. Wenzel
The efficacy of face masks and the danger of aerosols. Dr. R. Wenzel
Personal Guidelines for Preventing COVID-19
Why should you wear a face mask?
COVID-19 Simulations of spread after Shelter-in-Place with Dr. Glenn Morris
SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination (Part 1)
SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination (Part 2)
One elderly patient's view of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine
COVID-19 Testing Scale Up in the U.S.: The Problem
COVID-19 Testing Scale Up in the U.S.: The Solution
COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery
Campaign material YouTube Video Links to share on social media
Reading About Prevention of COVID-19
Prevention strategies, vaccines, and supply chain management.

Advanced Management of COVID-19 for Health Professionals (optional)
Introduction to Module 3 by Dr. Fred Southwick
Clinical Evaluation of the COVID-19 Patient: Part 1
Clinical evaluation of the COVID-19 Patient: Part 2
Applying Bayes' theorem to guide SARS-CoV-2 testing.
COVID-19 Associated ARDS: Diagnosis and Management
COVID-19 Advanced treatment of ARDS and ICU Care
Admitting the COVID-19 patient to the medical floor
Proning patients on the medical-surgical floor
Pharmacologic treatment of COVID-19 patients on the Medical-Surgical Floor
Management of Decompensation on the Medical-Surgical Floor
Discharging the COVID-19 patient from the Medical-Surgical Ward
Managing COVID-19 patients on the floor: Bringing it all together.
COVID-19 Associated Thrombosis (Dr. R. Flaumenhaft)
COVID-19 Associated Thrombosis: Incidence (Dr. A. Rajasekhar)
COVID-19 Associated Thrombosis: Prevention and Treatment (Dr. A. Rajasekhar)

Summary of User Reviews

Read reviews for the COVID-19 Clinical Update course on Coursera. Students have rated this course highly and appreciated the comprehensive content. Many users found the course to be informative and up-to-date.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Comprehensive content

Pros from User Reviews

Informative and up-to-date content
Engaging lectures and interactive quizzes
Easy to follow and understand
Great resource for healthcare professionals
Useful information for anyone interested in COVID-19

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course to be too basic
Lack of practical application
Not enough focus on certain specific topics
Some technical difficulties with the platform
Could benefit from more interactive elements

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