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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Global Challenge of Vector-Borne Diseases and How to Control Them training is a six weeks online course. The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine provided and designed this course, which was delivered via the FutureLearn platform. This course was explained by James Logan, Michael Coleman, and Scott Tytheridge.

Learn how to control mosquitos and other arthropod disease vectors. The spread of vector-borne diseases such as malaria, Zika virus, and dengue fever is a worldwide concern. The World Health Organization (WHO) published the Global Vector Control Response (GVCR) document in 2017, which advocates for a more robust, strategic global approach to disease vector control. The Aedes mosquito and the Zika virus, as well as the tsetse fly and African sleeping sickness, will be covered in this course. Users will investigate the WHO GVCR document, as well as how vector-borne diseases spread and the effectiveness of vector control practices designed to prevent the spread of these dangerous diseases.

The Highlights

Six weeks online course
Three hours per week
Digital certificate when eligible
Learn at your own pace
Access to course materials

Programme Offerings

Discuss your knowledge in comments
Introductory level
Tests to check your learning
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine designed syllabus

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2252	yes	LSHTM

The The Global Challenge of Vector-Borne Diseases and How to Control Them The certification fee is determined by the various learning methods chosen by candidates. The limited access option offers you access to the curriculum for a limited time but does not grant you a certificate. In comparison, the course subscription and buy-out options offer self-paced learning, unlimited access to the course, and access to over 1000 other courses. The only difference is that the buy-out option comes with both a printed and a digital completion certificate, whereas the subscribed mode only comes with a digital completion certificate. The fees listed below are detailed in the table below:

The Global Challenge of Vector-Borne Diseases and How to Control Them Fee Structure

Description	Amount
Limited Access	Free
Buy Course	Rs. 2,252.16/one-off payment
Subscribe & Save	Rs. 1,100 /month

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

The completion of The Global Challenge of Vector-Borne Diseases and How to Control Them certification by The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine via the FutureLearn platform. To receive the certificate, aspirants must participate in and complete 90% of the course steps and all assessments.

What you will learn

After completing this certification syllabus users will describe how mosquitoes, sandflies, tsetse flies, triatoma bugs, and ticks live. Describe the distribution of these arthropods, the diseases they transmit, and the control techniques used against these vectors. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of various vector control strategies and provide examples of successes. Explain how to most effectively implement control strategies and how to design robust studies to collect scientifically rigorous data.

Who it is for

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Candidates who want to learn more about arthropod disease vectors, their fascinating biology, and how to control them, as well as those who work and live in countries where vector-borne diseases are prevalent, can apply for this online course.

Admission Details

Students may take the following steps to gain admission to The Global Challenge of Vector-Borne Diseases and How to Control Them certification course classes:

Step 1: Follow the official URL: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/vector-borne-diseases

Step 2: Participants must create an account on the FutureLearn website.

Step 3: Only after the participant has registered and logged in is admission confirmed.

The Syllabus

Introduction
Burden of vector borne diseases globally
Rationale behind vector control
Vector control challenges
Vector control successes

Introduction
Current vector control situation
WHO response framework
Enabling factors

Introduction
Mosquitoes
Ticks
Triatomines
Ticks & Triatomines
Flies
Sandflies
Tsetse Flies

Introduction
Vector control classes
Traditional vector control methods

Introduction
Modern vector control methods
Successes & failures in vector control

Introduction
Why must vector control be 'integrated'?
How to design and implement a vector control programme
Course review

Instructors

LSHTM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How long will this online course last?

This is a six-week online course that requires three hours per week.

2: This is a six-week online course that requires three hours per week.

This course was offered and designed by The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and delivered through the FutureLearn platform.

3: Who is the instructor for The Global Challenge of Vector-Borne Diseases and How to Control Them online course?

The instructors for this online course are James Logan, Michael Coleman, and Scott Tytheridgen

4: What are the demands for obtaining a certificate of completion?

To be eligible for the certificate, candidates must successfully complete 90% of the course steps and all examinations.

5: Who will gain from this The Global Challenge of Vector-Borne Diseases and How to Control Them Certification Online Course?

This online course is open to candidates who want to learn more about arthropod disease vectors, their fascinating biology, and how to control them, as well as those who work and live in countries where vector-borne diseases are prevalent.