Ebola virus is a deadly disease that has caused widespread outbreaks in Africa. This Coursera course will teach you about the history of Ebola virus, its symptoms, and how to prevent it. You will also learn about the latest research on Ebola virus and how it is evolving.
Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic Certification by Coursera begins by exploring the history of Ebola virus, from its discovery in 1976 to the recent outbreaks in West Africa. You will learn about the symptoms of Ebola virus, which can include fever, headache, muscle pain, weakness, diarrhoea, vomiting, and bleeding. You will also learn about how Ebola virus is transmitted, through contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person. The course then covers the latest research on Ebola virus, including efforts to develop a vaccine and treatments. You will also learn about how the Ebola virus is evolving, and how this could impact future outbreaks.
The Highlights
100% Online Course
Shareable Certificate
18 hours of approx. content
Flexible Schedule
Programme Offerings
Real-World Projects
Project Reviews
Technical Support
Courses and Certificate Fees
Fees Informations
Certificate Availability
Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2435
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Coursera
The Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic Certification Fees is Rs.2435 for complete certification along with which there is a second free option which would be void of a certification.
Total Course Fees (with certificate)
Rs.2435
Total Course Fees (without certificate)
Free
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
To get Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic Certification, the individual must complete all course modules along with completing all assignments and assessments after which the individual will earn certification.
Individual pursuing a career as a Doctor seeking to expand their knowledge of infectious diseases
A Researcher interested in studying the Ebola virus and its implications
Epidemiologist involved in disease control and prevention
Undergraduate students pursuing degrees in healthcare or life sciences
Individuals interested in understanding the Ebola virus and its impact on public health
Admission Details
Admission Details of Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic
To enrol for Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic Training, you need to follow the following steps:
Step 1: Visit the course page on the following link:
https://www.coursera.org/learn/ebola-virus
Step 2: Click on the "Enrol Now" button
Step 3:Fill out the application form with your personal details.
Step 4:Make the payment for the course fees with any mode of your choice
Application Details
To apply for Ebola Virus Disease: An Evolving Epidemic Classes, you must create a Coursera account and click on the enrol button on the selected course and make a payment through any mode of your choice.
The Syllabus
Videos
Introduction to Ebola
The State of Global Health Pre-Ebola, Part 1
The State of Global Health Pre-Ebola, Part 2
Epidemiology & Virology of Ebola, Part 1
Epidemiology & Virology of Ebola, Part 2
Ecology and the Emergence of Ebola and Other Tropical Forest-Associated Zoonosis
OPTIONAL: Why Send an Army to Fight a Virus?
Readings
Instructor Bios
How to Use Discussion Forums
Readings & Resources
Discuss
quiz
Quiz 1
Videos
Treating Patients with Ebola Infection in the U.S.: Lessons Learned
Nursing Perspectives on Treating Patients with Ebola
Training on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment
Lessons Learned, Part 1
Lessons Learned, Part 2
Readings
Readings & Resources
Discuss
quiz
Quiz 2
Videos
Treatment Options: Therapeutics for Ebola
Ebola Vaccines
Convalescent Serum
International Response
CDC Response to Ebola Epidemic
Community Response
Media Response
OPTIONAL: Emily Veltus
Readings
Readings & Resources
Discuss
quiz
Quiz 3
Videos
Emory Unit Laboratory: Persons Under Investigation
Emory Unit Laboratory: Persons with Confirmed EVD
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
Readings
Readings & Resources
Discuss
quiz
Quiz 4
Videos
Diagnosis and Evaluation
Transportation of Persons with Ebola
Quarantine Policies
Ebola and Human Rights
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
Readings
Readings & Resources
Discuss
quiz
Quiz 5
Videos
Building Resilient Health Systems
Confronting Ebola with Limited Resources: Experience of a Nursing Student in Liberia