About this Professional Certificate
Despite all the remarkable technological breakthroughs that we have made over the past few decades, the threat from infectious diseases has significantly accelerated. In this online course, we will learn why this is the case by looking at the fundamental scientific principles underlying epidemics/pandemics and the global/public health actions behind their prevention and control in the 21st century. Explore the science, prevention and control of epidemics in this program. In addition to lectures by leading scientists in this field from HKU, this program will feature panel discussions on Ebola and Zika Outbreak, Anti-vaccination and more, with world leading experts in epidemics.
“If history is our guide, we can assume that the battle between the intellect and will of the human species and the extraordinary adaptability of microbes will be never-ending.” (1)
This program covers the following topics:
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(1) Fauci AS, Touchette NA, Folkers GK. Emerging Infectious Diseases: a 10-Year Perspective from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Emerg Infect Dis 2005 Apr; 11(4):519-25.
What you'll learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of the origins, spread and control of infectious disease epidemics.
- Demonstrate understanding of the importance of effective communication about epidemics.
- Demonstrate understanding of key contemporary issues relating to epidemics from a global perspective.
| From | HKUx, University of Hong Kong via edX |
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| Hours | 48 |
| Instructors | Gabriel M. Leung, Kwok-Yung Yuen, Joseph Wu, Mark Jit, Guan Yi, Maria Huachen Zhu (HKU), Malik Peiris, Benjamin Cowling, Marc Lipsitch, Thomas Abraham, Tommy Lam (HKU), Maria Huachen Zhu, Tommy Lam |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
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Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Coordinator $47k
Resident Infectious Diseases physician $60k
Resident Clinical Pharmacist, Infectious Diseases $62k
Research Associate, Infectious Diseases $72k
Infectious Diseases Health Advisor $78k
Infectious Diseases $82k
Transplant Infectious Diseases Nurse Practitioner $86k
Global Operational Head, Infectious Diseases $107k
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Infectious Diseases $127k
Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist Specialist $133k
Infectious Diseases Specialist $165k
Chairman Division of Infectious Diseases $215k
Courses in this Professional Certificate
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| From | HKUx, University of Hong Kong via edX |
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| Hours | 48 |
| Instructors | Gabriel M. Leung, Kwok-Yung Yuen, Joseph Wu, Mark Jit, Guan Yi, Maria Huachen Zhu (HKU), Malik Peiris, Benjamin Cowling, Marc Lipsitch, Thomas Abraham, Tommy Lam (HKU), Maria Huachen Zhu, Tommy Lam |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Coordinator $47k
Resident Infectious Diseases physician $60k
Resident Clinical Pharmacist, Infectious Diseases $62k
Research Associate, Infectious Diseases $72k
Infectious Diseases Health Advisor $78k
Infectious Diseases $82k
Transplant Infectious Diseases Nurse Practitioner $86k
Global Operational Head, Infectious Diseases $107k
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Infectious Diseases $127k
Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist Specialist $133k
Infectious Diseases Specialist $165k
Chairman Division of Infectious Diseases $215k
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