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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 Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan online course, offered by the University of Taiwan, aims to introduce common diseases and their current management and highlight the advancements in modern medicine in Taiwan. Consisting of seven modules, the Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan certification by Coursera covers various topics including hepatitis B, chronic kidney disease, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and more.

Taught by 10 instructors from diverse medical fields like Surgery, Nephrology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Clinical Medicine, this course propounds in great detail about the complications of certain medical conditions.

The Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan certification course gives a comprehensive knowledge about the history of medical care in Taiwan. Learners will gain insights into the methods of maintaining caution and providing treatment for Hepatitis B, Chronic Kidney Diseases(CKD) and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.

The Highlights

Approx. 9 hours to complete
Intermediate Level Course
Financial Aid Available
Certification by National Taiwan University

Programme Offerings

Certification
video lecture
Self-paced
graded assignment

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2414	yes	Coursera

Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan certification fees amount to a total of Rs. 2,414. One must pay the fees for a certificate, the full course can be audited for free should one choose.

The Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan fee structure

Course Name	Fee
The Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan	Rs. 2,414

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details of Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan

To obtain certification in the Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan training course, it is essential to achieve a grade of 80% or higher in at least four of the assessments.

What you will learn

In the Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan classes, the learners will be able to:

Discover the transmission, prevention, detection, measurement, natural progression, and management of hepatitis B virus infection.
Gain insight into the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatment of chronic kidney disease.
Learn about the principles, indications, contraindications, complications, and outcomes of ECMO
Explore the indications, contraindications, types, procedures, complications, and outcomes of liver transplantation.
Learn about Taiwan’s pioneering efforts in renal replacement therapy.

Who it is for

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The Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan online course is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about medicine and healthcare. The course is suitable for a wide range of learners, including students, professionals, and general learners, like:

Admission Details

To enrol in the online course, follow the given steps:

Step 1- Click on the link below:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/taiwan-medical

Step 2- Click on the “Enrol for Free” button.

Step 3- Choose a free or paid version of the course. Choose paid-for certification.

Step 4- Login/signup using an email id, create one if required to begin with the course. Upon login, the Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan certification syllabus will appear on the web page for navigation.

Step 5 - An email with the course details will be sent to you as a confirmation of being enrolled in the Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan online course.

The Syllabus

Video

Introduction (Prelude)

Readings

NTU MOOC course information & QAs
Glossary for this course

Videos

2-1: Dialogue before you start
2-1-1: Introduction
2-1-2: Route of transmission/prevention
2-1-3: The detection and measurement of HBV infection
2-1-4: Natural history of HBV infection
2-1-5: Management of chronic hepatitis B
2-1-6: When to START antiviral therapy?
2-1-7: The efficacy of long-term therapy
2-1-8: Prophylactic antiviral therapy
2-1-9: How to cure hepatitis B?

Readings

Extended Reading

Practice Exercise

W2-1 Quiz

Videos

2-2: Dialogue before you start
2-2-1: Introduction
2-2-2: Hepatitis B Vaccine Program in Taiwan
2-2-3: Problems that remain to be solved for the global control of hepatitis B and related diseases

Practice Exercise

W2-2 Quiz

Videos

3: Dialogue before you start
3-1: Introduction
3-2: Adverse influences of renal failure
3-3: Progression and staging of chronic kidney disease
3-4: The landscape of renal disease in Taiwan
3-5: What happens to the kidney in the elderly?
3-6: Risk factors for end-stage renal disease in Taiwan
3-7: The unprecedented high rate of end-stage renal disease in Taiwan
3-8: Renal supportive care and reimbursement schemes in Taiwan
3-9: Frailty
3-10: Frail renal phenotype
3-11: Frailty as a criterion to screen for and recognize those with need of renal hospice
3-12: Caring for renal patients at terminal status
3-13: Renal supportive care in Taiwan
3-14: Conclusion

Readings

Extended Reading

Quiz

W3 Quiz

Videos

4: Dialogue before you start
4-1: Part one: Introduction
4-2: End-stage renal disease
4-3: End-stage renal disease in Taiwan
4-4: Treatment for end-stage renal disease
4-5: Hemodialysis
4-6: Peritoneal dialysis
4-7: Conundrum for end-stage renal disease care
4-8: Part two: Outcomes of living-related kidney transplantation
4-9: Benefits of living-related kidney transplantation
4-10: Risks of living-related kidney transplantation
4-11: History of renal transplantation
4-12: Renal transplantation techniques
4-13: The role of immunosuppressive drugs
4-14: Renal transplantation in National Taiwan University Hospital

Readings

Extended Reading

Quiz

W4 Quiz

Videos

5: Dialogue before you start
5-1: Introduction
5-2: How does ECMO work?
5-3: When and why to use ECMO?
5-4: Application of ECMO: cardiac arrest and pulmonary embolism
5-5: Application of ECMO: H1N1 and COVID-19
5-6: ECPR: Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Practice Exercise

W5 Quiz

Videos

Final conclusion

Peer Review

Instructors

National Taiwan University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are some of the medical breakthroughs covered in the course?

Some of the breakthroughs covered in this course include the vaccine for Hepatitis B, and Kidney Transplant in Taiwan.

2: Are there any live sessions or lectures in the Pioneers of Medicine and Medical Breakthroughs in Taiwan online certification course?

There are no live sessions or lectures in this course. However, all of the course materials are recorded, so you can watch them at your convenience.

3: Can I take this course if I am not a medical professional but have a general interest in the subject?

Yes, you can take this course even if you are not a medical professional. The course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about medicine in Taiwan.

4: Are there any prerequisites for earning the course completion certificate, such as minimum passing grades on assessments?

There are no prerequisites for earning the course completion certificate. However, you will need to pass the assessments in the course with a minimum score of 80%