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About The Course

This COVID-19 training module provides comprehensive, evidence-based guidance for healthcare professionals on preventing, recognising, and managing COVID-19. Covering clinical presentation, infection control, testing, patient care, vaccination, ethical issues, and mental health impacts, the course equips staff to deliver safe, person-centred care during ongoing pandemic conditions. It includes current UK protocols, legal obligations, and best practices to protect both healthcare workers and patients, while fostering professional resilience and ethical responsibility.

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Learning Objectives

Describe the transmission, symptoms, and clinical presentation of COVID-19, including risks to vulnerable populations and signs of severe disease.

Apply infection prevention and control measures, including correct PPE use, hand hygiene, and cleaning protocols, in line with national guidance.

Identify appropriate testing methods and screening approaches for COVID-19 and interpret their relevance in different clinical scenarios.

Outline evidence-based approaches to patient care, including isolation, symptom monitoring, and mental health support.

Explain the UK’s COVID-19 vaccination strategy, including vaccine types, eligibility criteria, and how to address vaccine hesitancy.

Demonstrate understanding of legal and ethical considerations, including confidentiality, equity, duty of care, and documentation requirements in COVID-19-related care.

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Course Modules

Module 1:

Introduction to COVID-19

Module 2:

Symptoms and Clinical Presentation

Module 3:

Infection Prevention and Control Measures

Module 4:

Cleaning and Disinfection Protocols

Module 5:

Screening and Testing

Module 6:

Patient Management and Care

Module 7:

Vaccination and Immunisation

Module 8:

Emergency Preparedness and Outbreak Response

Module 9:

Mental Health and Well-being of Healthcare Workers

Module 10:

Ethical and Legal Considerations

Module 11:

Documentation and Reporting

Module 12:

Best Practices and Current Guidelines

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Keywords

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Covid - 19