COVID-19: What You Need to Know (CME Eligible) (Coursera)

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COVID-19: What You Need to Know (CME Eligible) (Coursera)

COVID-19 is a global pandemic that has already resulted in hundreds of thousands of infections and thousands of deaths, with many more anticipated. This course is a go-to resource that will be regularly updated with all of the current information put forth by the CDC, WHO, and other leading agencies and covers the basics, personal protective equipment, diagnostics, and other material.

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As a healthcare professional, you can earn CME credit and help to #RaiseTheLine by becoming prepared to treat COVID-19.

What You Will Learn

  • Recognize the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of COVID-19
  • Identify how COVID-19 has spread around the world
  • Apply into practice the public health measures we need to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19

Syllabus

WEEK 1
COVID-19: What You Need to Know (CME Eligible)
COVID-19 is a global pandemic that has already resulted in hundreds of thousands of infections and thousands of deaths, with many more anticipated. This course is a go-to resource that will be regularly updated with all of the current information put forth by the CDC, WHO, and other leading agencies and covers the basics, personal protective equipment, diagnostics, and other material. Becoming familiar with the signs, learning how to manage the symptoms, and doing your part to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 will reduce the burden on our healthcare system and raise the line. This course will teach you to:- Recognize the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of COVID-19- Identify how COVID-19 has spread around the world- Apply into practice the public health measures we need to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. As a healthcare professional, you can earn CME credit and help to #RaiseTheLine by becoming prepared to treat COVID-19.

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