Topic outline
- General
- Background
Background
Overview: This course provides information on what facilities should be doing to be prepared to respond to a case of an emerging respiratory virus such as the novel coronavirus, how to identify a case once it occurs, and how to properly implement IPC measures to ensure there is no further transmission to HCW or to other patients and others in the healthcare facility.
Course duration: Approximately 1 hour
Certificates: A Confirmation of Participation is available to participants who complete 100% of the course material.
These materials were last updated on 18/01/2022. As the scientific evidence and technical guidance regarding COVID-19 are constantly evolving, please refer to https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 for the latest updates
- Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Learning objective: On completion of this course, you should be able to:
- define IPC and its role in the context of preparedness, readiness and response;
- describe the current epidemiological COVID-19 situation, including case definitions and signs & symptoms;
- describe source control, administrative controls and environmental and engineering controls;
- describe the WHO-recommended IPC measures for health care facilities, including when dealing with suspect or confirmed COVID-19 cases;
- describe additional IPC measures to be taken to assist in general preparedness within a health care facility.
- Course contents
Course contents
Module 1: IPC in Emergencies; preparedness, readiness and response:
This module provides an overview of Infection Prevention and Control measures for preparedness and readiness.Module 2: Modes of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and IPC strategies for health care:
Module 2 provides an introduction to the COVID-19 virus.Module 3: Implementing transmission-based precautions for patients with COVID-19:
This module reviews various precautions which should be taken to prepare for and respond to COVID-19.
- Where to find these materials?
Where to find these materials?
You can take this e-learning on the WHO platform, OpenWHO, following this link
Note, if you don't have a WHO account you may need to create a new one. Alternatively you may take the course as guest without getting a certificate.