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Health and Social Care
Specialist Training
Updated: 29 Mar 2025
Updated: 29 Mar 2025
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Duration Minimum 30 mins
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The COVID-19 Awareness course for healthcare professionals provides essential knowledge to address the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The course focuses on understanding SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, and equips participants with strategies for effective infection prevention and control, patient care, and personal safety.
Aligned with UK guidelines and best practices, the course covers the epidemiology, transmission dynamics, and clinical features of COVID-19, as well as diagnostic approaches, treatment options, and vaccination strategies. It also addresses the psychological impact of the pandemic on healthcare workers and highlights resilience-building and mental health support strategies. By reflecting on the global response to COVID-19, the course prepares participants for managing ongoing and future public health emergencies while maintaining high standards of care.
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Learning Outcomes.
By the end of this course,participants will be able:
To understand the epidemiology, transmission pathways, and clinical presentation of SARS-CoV-2.
To implement infection prevention and control measures, including effective use of PPE and environmental cleaning protocols.
To recognise and address the psychological effects of the pandemic on healthcare professionals, fostering resilience and mental wellbeing.
To comprehend the mechanisms, safety, and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines and their role in controlling the pandemic.
To apply ethical principles in resource allocation, clinical decision-making, and end-of-life care during the pandemic.
To integrate lessons from the global response to COVID-19 to improve preparedness for future pandemics.
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Contents.
01
Introduction to COVID-19
Overview, history, and epidemiology of the pandemic.
03
Transmission and Prevention
Understanding modes of spread and preventive strategies.
05
Management of COVID-19
Treatment protocols, rehabilitation strategies, and post-COVID care.
08
Psychological Impact of COVID-19
Supporting healthcare workers’ mental health and fostering resilience.
06
Vaccination Strategies
Overview of vaccine types, mechanisms, and vaccination programmes.
09
Ethical Considerations
Resource management, clinical decision-making, and end-of-life care.
02
Clinical Features
Symptom presentation, risk factors, and long-term complications.
04
Diagnostic Approaches
Testing methods, result interpretation, and the role of contact tracing.
07
Infection Prevention and Control
Guidelines for hygiene, PPE usage, and environmental measures.
10
Pandemic Preparedness
Lessons from the COVID-19 response and strategies for future outbreaks.
This course provides healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge to manage the COVID-19 pandemic effectively. By addressing key aspects of transmission, prevention, treatment, and resilience, the course supports the delivery of safe, high-quality care. It also fosters preparedness for future pandemics, ensuring healthcare professionals can adapt to emerging challenges while maintaining their own safety and mental wellbeing.
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