Course Description
COVID-19 is a newly discovered strain of highly infectious Coronavirus, classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. COVID-19 is a novel virus, meaning no human had previously been infected, so humans had no immunity to the virus and no vaccines existed to prevent its spread.
In this course, you will learn what COVID-19 is and how to protect yourself from it while working in a healthcare environment, as well as the symptoms of infection and what to do if you think you are getting sick. Plus, you'll learn what mandates and guidance OSHA and other organizations have provided to protect you from the virus, and how to remain in compliance with these guidelines.
Skills You Will Learn
- Outbreak Control
- Pandemic Readiness
- Viral Culture
- Viruses
- Communicable Diseases
- Infection
What You'll Learn
- Identify what COVID-19 is and how it spreads, including the Coronavirus, vaccination, testing, and tracing
- Apply required precautions and follow the COVID-19 plan in a healthcare environment
- Practice hand washing, touch discipline, social distancing, and respiratory etiquette to protect yourself
- Recognize the symptoms of infection and know what to do if you think you're getting sick
- Follow OSHA and other organizations' mandates and guidance to remain in compliance
- Understand physical considerations, administration, and how to return to work during the pandemic
Key Takeaways
- COVID-19 is a newly discovered strain of highly infectious Coronavirus, classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020.
- Because COVID-19 is a novel virus, no human had previously been infected, so humans had no immunity and no vaccines existed to prevent its spread.
- The course teaches how to protect yourself from COVID-19 while working in a healthcare environment.
- OSHA and other organizations have provided mandates and guidance to protect workers from the virus, and the course covers how to remain in compliance with these guidelines.
- The course addresses recognizing symptoms of infection, what to do if you think you are getting sick, and returning to work during the pandemic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed for people working in a healthcare environment who need to protect themselves from COVID-19 and remain in compliance with related guidelines.
What does this course cover?
It covers what COVID-19 is and how to protect yourself from it while working in a healthcare environment, the symptoms of infection and what to do if you think you are getting sick, plus the mandates and guidance OSHA and other organizations have provided and how to remain in compliance.
What topics are included in the lessons?
Lessons include the COVID-19 plan and required precautions, physical considerations and administration, the Coronavirus, vaccination, testing and tracing, hand washing and touch discipline, social distancing and respiratory etiquette, what to do if you think you're getting sick, and returning to work during the pandemic.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course builds skills in outbreak control, pandemic readiness, viral culture, viruses, communicable diseases, and infection.
