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Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 18 hours
  • Course by Emory University
  • Offered by

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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.

Modules

Introduction to Ebola

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Ebola

3 Readings

  • Instructor Bios
  • How to Use Discussion Forums
  • Readings & Resources

The State of Global Health Pre-Ebola

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • The State of Global Health Pre-Ebola, Part 1
  • The State of Global Health Pre-Ebola, Part 2

Epidemiology & Virology of Ebola

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Epidemiology & Virology of Ebola, Part 1
  • Epidemiology & Virology of Ebola, Part 2

Ebola and Other Tropical Forest-Associated Zoonosis

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Ecology and the Emergence of Ebola and Other Tropical Forest-Associated Zoonosis
  • OPTIONAL: Why Send an Army to Fight a Virus?

Review

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 1

1 Readings

  • Discuss

Lessons from Patients with Ebola

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Treating Patients with Ebola Infection in the U.S.: Lessons Learned
  • Nursing Perspectives on Treating Patients with Ebola

1 Readings

  • Readings & Resources

Training on Personal Protection

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Training on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment

Caring for Patients with Ebola

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Lessons Learned, Part 1
  • Lessons Learned, Part 2

Review

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 2

1 Readings

  • Discuss

Treatment Options

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Treatment Options: Therapeutics for Ebola
  • Ebola Vaccines
  • Convalescent Serum

1 Readings

  • Readings & Resources

International and CDC Response

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • International Response
  • CDC Response to Ebola Epidemic

Community & Media Response

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Community Response
  • Media Response
  • OPTIONAL: Emily Veltus

Review

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 3

1 Readings

  • Discuss

Emory Unit Laboratory

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Emory Unit Laboratory: Persons Under Investigation
  • Emory Unit Laboratory: Persons with Confirmed EVD

1 Readings

  • Readings & Resources

Pathogenesis, Pathology, and Immune Response

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Laboratory Testing, Pathogenesis, and Pathology, Part 1
  • Laboratory Testing, Pathogenesis, and Pathology, Part 2
  • Exploring The Immune Response to Ebola: Implications for Future Therapeutics and Vaccines

Review

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 4

1 Readings

  • Discuss

Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Transportation

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Diagnosis and Evaluation
  • Transportation of Persons with Ebola

1 Readings

  • Readings & Resources

Ebola, Quarantine Policies, and Human Rights

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Quarantine Policies
  • Ebola and Human Rights

Legal Aspects of Ebola Response in the United States

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Legal Aspects of Ebola Response in the U.S., Part 1
  • Legal Aspects of Ebola Response in the U.S., Part 2

Ebola, Democracy, Human Rights, and Public Health

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Ebola, Democracy, Human Rights, and Public Health

Review

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 5

1 Readings

  • Discuss

Resilience and Limited Resources

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Building Resilient Health Systems
  • Confronting Ebola with Limited Resources: Experience of a Nursing Student in Liberia

1 Readings

  • Readings & Resources

Lessons Learned

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Lessons Learned for Global Health, Part 1
  • Lessons Learned for Global Health, Part 2

Epilogue

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Epilogue

2 Readings

  • Discuss
  • Additional Resources

Auto Summary

Explore the evolving Ebola epidemic with this foundational course on health and fitness by Coursera. Covering key areas such as disease prevention, management, treatment, response strategies, ethical considerations, and the post-Ebola global health landscape, this 1080-minute course is perfect for those looking to understand and combat this critical health issue. Available through Starter and Professional subscription options, it's designed for anyone interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Ebola virus disease.

Dabney P. Evans, PhD, MPH
Instructors

Dabney P. Evans, PhD, MPH

Carlos del Rio, MD
Instructors

Carlos del Rio, MD