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Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic

Emory University

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Learn about the evolving Ebola epidemic and its various aspects including disease prevention, management and treatment, response to the epidemic, ethical considerations, and the post-Ebola global health landscape.

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Approx. 18 hours to complete

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Instructors

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Dabney P. Evans, PhD, MPH

Assistant Professor

Hubert Department of Global Health. Rollins School of Public Health. Director, Center for Humanitarian Emergencies.

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Carlos del Rio, MD

Chair

Department of Global Health at the Rollins School of Public Health

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Emory University

Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the world's leading research universities. Its mission is to create, preserve, teach and apply knowledge in the service of humanity.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

5 hours to complete

Introduction to Ebola

Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to:

Review the state of global public health prior to the 2014 Ebola epidemic. Explore the etiology of Ebola and other viral hematic fevers. Explain the epidemiology of the 2014 Ebola epidemic and why this outbreak is different than previous ones. Explain why tropical forest-associated zoonotic pathogens like Ebola are emerging at an ever-increasing rate. Recognize drivers of disease spillover from wildlife to people and discuss how to mitigate disease spillover.

5 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 152 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Introduction to Ebola16m

The State of Global Health Pre-Ebola, Part 122m

The State of Global Health Pre-Ebola, Part 214m

Epidemiology & Virology of Ebola, Part 120m

Epidemiology & Virology of Ebola, Part 229m

Ecology and the Emergence of Ebola and Other Tropical Forest-Associated Zoonosis 12m

OPTIONAL: Why Send an Army to Fight a Virus? 37m

4 readings

Instructor Bios10m

How to Use Discussion Forums10m

Readings & Resources1h 10m

Discuss10m

1 practice exercise

Quiz 130m

Week

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Patient Care of Persons with Ebola Virus Disease

Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to: Identify the clinical features of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). Discuss risk assessment as it relates to the selection of personal protective equipment (PPE). Explain the differences between donning and doffing. Recognize the lessons learned from providing care to Ebola patients in the United States.

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 133 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Prevention, Treatment, and Response

Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to: List the different types of therapeutics for Ebola Virus Disease. Recognize the factors critical to the creation of a successful Ebola vaccine. Define plasma and recognize its importance in the Ebola treatment process. Discuss the response of various international actors to the Ebola epidemic. Recognize the role of communications both in terms of community level in West Africa, as well as at Emory University.

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 136 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Laboratory Issues

Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to: Discuss clinical laboratory considerations for Ebola Virus Disease.Differentiate between persons under investigation and persons with confirmed EVD. Identify where and how EVD laboratory testing is performed. Recognize the safety concerns surrounding the disposal of specimens and human remains. Explore the immune response to EVD and discuss the implications for future therapeutics and vaccines.

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 72 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

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