#HC-03-29 COVID-19: Diagnostics and Testing
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- Course level: Intermediate
About Course
Foundation for Innovative New DiagnosticsDescription
Understand the key role diagnostics play in outbreak control
As the world struggles to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, healthcare infrastructure and testing capacity have emerged as major issues.
Different countries have implemented different testing strategies, and from the range of diagnostic tests available, some have received authorization for use by national regulatory agencies.
There’s a need for independent evaluation of these tests and guidance on implementing safe and reliable testing.
On this course, you’ll discover the latest recommendations on COVID-19 testing and get up-to-date information on the performance of tests and how best to deploy them.
What topics will you cover?
- The current state of the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of diagnostics in the response
- The different types of diagnostic tests and their use in the COVID-19 outbreak
- The current recommendations on use of COVID-19 diagnostics and testing strategies
- How countries are establishing and scaling up COVID-19 testing, and key considerations for safety, quality and impact of diagnostic services
Who will you learn with?
Virologist and Molecular Biologist. CEO of Global Health Impact Group. US coordinator of activities for the LSHTM International Diagnostics Centre.
A Molecular Biologist/Virologist currently leading the Laboratory Systems Strengthening Community of Practice (LabCoP) at ASLM.
I focus on emergency response and preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks, serving as Director of Emerging Threats at FIND, a global non-profit helping develop and deliver diagnostic solutions.
Who developed the course?
FIND is a global non-profit organization that drives innovation in the development and delivery of diagnostics to combat major diseases affecting the world’s poorest populations. We turn complex diagnostic challenges into simple solutions through unique partnerships with the public, private and non-profit sectors. FIND is working closely with partners including the World Health Organization in support of the global effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
What Will I Learn?
- Identify different types of diagnostics for COVID-19 testing, explore their current use in the COVID-19 response to better understand how they can be implemented in your country
- Engage with your peers and learn how countries are scaling up testing capacity while exploring key considerations to inform your country planning and implementation
- Identify key technical and operational considerations for testing and how to apply them to your setting to ensure safe and quality-assured testing services
- Develop an understanding of global recommendations on use of COVID-19 diagnostics and testing strategies
Topics for this course
Welcome and introduction
Welcome to the course00:03:01
Learning with us
Introduce yourself
The COVID-19 pandemic and diagnostics response
Operational considerations for COVID-19 testing
End of the course
It's a great topic. The weather is getting cooler and the epidemic may come back. What we need to do is to understand it and take all the precautions. Let's fight the epidemic together.
Covid-19 has not been in remission in the United States. It's a real shame that we've all ignored this virus. You really need to understand it and learn how to overcome it.
This year's epidemic is really terrible, it is the first time in my life that I dare not leave the door for almost a month. After watching this course, I finally understand the horror of this epidemic. Thank you for your country's service.
With the COVID-19 epidemic spreading around the world, everyone is scared of the virus. But do we know anything about the epidemic? This course is very good. I think we can all learn how to prevent the epidemic.
Material Includes
- Official Certificate
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Target Audience
- This course is designed for professionals involved in the testing and diagnosis of COVID-19, with a focus on low- and middle-income settings.
- This may include Ministry of Health officials, laboratory managers, laboratory technologists and technicians, clinicians, programme managers, implementing partners and others involved in laboratory testing for COVID-19.