COVID-19 Orientation for Healthcare Providers

Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of the COVID-19 Orientation for Frontline Healthcare Providers course?

To provide a general overview of respiratory diseases.

To train professionals on the use of medical equipment.

To educate and prepare frontline healthcare workers for patient care during the COVID-19 outbreak. (correct)

To prepare healthcare providers for emergency response in other pandemics.

Which organization is NOT mentioned as a resource used in the course?

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

World Health Organization

American Heart Association

National Institutes of Health (correct)

Who is one of the course developers for the COVID-19 Orientation course?

Tony Stark, MD

J.Carlyle Schlabach, MD (correct)

Bill Gates, MS

Angela Merkel, RN

What type of course is the COVID-19 Orientation classified as?

Competency-based Signup and view all the answers

Which group of professionals is primarily targeted by the COVID-19 Orientation course?

Primary-care physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals Signup and view all the answers

What must be completed in addition to the lessons and quizzes to receive a certificate of completion?

Peer activities Signup and view all the answers

How long is the approximate reading time required for the readings in this course?

19 hours Signup and view all the answers

What will be done with personal information collected during the course?

Used for research purposes in anonymized format Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for a learner to obtain credit for this course?

Pass all assessments and lessons Signup and view all the answers

After completing the course and passing the final exam, what can learners do next?

Download a certificate of completion Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Course Overview

Focuses on educating frontline healthcare providers for patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Emphasizes comprehensive management including worker protection and patient care.
Activates a global healthcare community to collaboratively combat the pandemic.

Accessibility and Costs

Entire course, including registration, learning, testing, and certification, is free.
Intended for primary-care physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.

Development and Structure

Developed in partnership with Marquette University, Nurses International, and NurseTim Incorporated.
Competency-based curriculum aligned with Multisociety Task Force Recommendations in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
Utilizes resources from reputable organizations like the CDC, AHA, and WHO.

Course Components

Comprises 8 modules featuring required peer activities and practice quizzes.
Final exam available after completion of all lessons, quizzes, and activities.
Certification of completion can be downloaded from NextGenU.org upon passing the final exam.

Evaluation and Feedback

Confidential handling of personal information; anonymized data used for research.
Assessment results provided to participants, with options to share with employers or educational institutions.
Participant feedback is welcomed to enhance future training experiences.

Time Commitment and Learning Structure

Estimated reading time is 19 hours, based on an average reading speed of 144 words per minute.
Additional required activities contribute to overall course engagement.

Certificate and Credit Requirements

To obtain a certificate, all course requirements must be successfully completed.
Approval from the participant's learning institution or workplace is necessary for educational credit recognition.

Description

This course provides essential training for frontline healthcare workers to effectively care for COVID-19 patients in acute settings. It emphasizes worker protection, patient management, and collaboration within the global healthcare community during the pandemic.