COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease 2019) has significantly resulted in a large number of medical, social and psychological consequences. After COVID-19 disease people can experience a variety of problems with normal functioning and will require rehabilitation services to overcome these problems.
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This course includes recommendations from the multidisciplinary expert team for evidence-based interventions for adults. It is designed for healthcare professionals who may have relatively limited understanding of rehabilitation – the process, the interventions, and its positive impact. It is also relevant to patients and their families. By the end of the course you will receive crucial knowledge necessary to provide safe, effective quality rehabilitation after COVID-19.
What You Will Learn
- You'll receive crucial knowledge about the direct (physical) and indirect (psychological and social) effects associated with COVID-19
- You'll learn to provide basic medical and psychological rehabilitation for people who are recovering from COVID-19 and/or suffering from COVID-stress
- You'll learn to recognize factors that contribute to mental and physical well-being and get control over them
Syllabus
WEEK 1
The Science Of SARS-CoV-2
This module covers several topics associated with COVID-19 origins, clinical signs and symptoms, transmission, course, treatment and prognosis.
WEEK 2
Medical Rehabilitation
This module provides basic medical rehabilitation techniques and advise to improve physical state after COVID-19 disease.
WEEK 3
COVID-19 Stress and Adaptation
This module outlines significant factors associated with rehabilitation for COVID-19 patients and strategies to address risks.
WEEK 4
Managing Emotional Impairments
This module provides advice on strategies to help patients and their families manage emotional impairment. As well as detect alarming symptoms requiring immediate special assistance.
WEEK 5
Managing Cognitive Impairments And Behavioral
This module describes factors that contribute to mental and physical well-being. It highlights cognitive problems common for people after recovery and proposes techniques to asses and improve cognitive functioning. Evidence-based techniques to reduce behavioral impairments are provided.
