Managing COVID-19 in General Practice

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St George's, University of London

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Managing COVID-19 in General Practice

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What is the course about?

Managing COVID-19 in General Practice

The course Managing COVID-19 in General Practice is an online class provided by St George's, University of London through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Get practical advice and support around how to respond to the novel coronavirus pandemic as a front-line healthcare professional.

Course description

Access up-to-date advice to keep your primary care practice running safely
2 weeks

COVID-19 is having unprecedented effects on healthcare systems around the world. As a healthcare professional, it’s important to know how to respond safely and effectively.
On this course, led by experts at St George’s University of London, you’ll explore the epidemiology, clinical symptoms and signs, and current management of COVID-19 and follow
the evolving situation in the UK.
You’ll learn how to complete a safe assessment of suspected COVID-19 cases and discover the best protocol to protect yourself and others.

Background of COVID-19
Current situation in the UK
When to suspect COVID-19 infection in primary care
Safe assessment of suspected cases
Infection prevention and control
Management of acutely unwell patients
Management of those with mild symptoms in home isolation
Consultation tips and advice on keeping your practice running safely

Background of COVID-19
Current situation in the UK
When to suspect COVID-19 infection in primary care
Safe assessment of suspected cases
Infection prevention and control
Management of acutely unwell patients
Management of those with mild symptoms in home isolation
Consultation tips and advice on keeping your practice running safely

Improve your understanding of the coronavirus disease 2019 specifically to the situation in the UK
Identify procedures for prevention and control in primary care
Describe the correct management plans for patients on home isolation
Apply the necessary measures to keep your general practice running and routine care

This course is designed for front-line clinicians, healthcare workers and professionals who are dealing with the large volume of patients in the current COVID-19 pandemic within the UK primary care.
This course will also be relevant to healthcare practitioners around the globe, though the course will be based around guidance by UK public health bodies.

St George’s, University of London
St George’s is the UK’s only university dedicated to medical and health sciences education, training and research.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Managing COVID-19 in General Practice

Course Topic

Disease Outbreak Prevention, Healthcare & Medicine

University, College, Institution

St George’s, University of London

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Managing COVID-19 in General Practice

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / St George's, University of London you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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