Embajador de la Vacuna COVID: Cómo Hablar con los Padres from Coursera

What's inside

Syllabus

¿Por qué las personas están indecisas sobre las vacunas y cómo podemos comunicarnos de manera efectiva con las personas indecisas?

Este módulo revisará la indecisión sobre las vacunas, incluidas algunas de las razones más comunes por las que las personas están indecisas y por qué los datos científicos no son suficientes para reducir la indecisión. A continuación, nos centraremos en los enfoques de comunicación eficaces cuando hablemos sobre las vacunas con personas indecisas. Por último, analizaremos la importancia de generar confianza y usar la empatía en la comunicación.

¿Qué es el sistema inmunitario y qué es el virus SARS CoV-2?

En este módulo, cubriremos algunos de los aspectos básicos del sistema inmunitario humano. También compartiremos una descripción general del virus SARS-CoV-2 que incluye la transmisión, los impactos y la prevención.

¿Qué son las vacunas, cómo se desarrollan y qué vacunas contra la COVID-19 se distribuirán en los EE. UU.?

En este módulo cubriremos algunos de los aspectos básicos de las vacunas, que incluyen cómo funcionan las vacunas, conceptos erróneos comunes, regulación y desarrollo de vacunas y el proceso de autorización de uso de emergencia (Emergency Use Authorization, EUA). Esta sección también cubrirá la seguridad y la eficacia de las vacunas contra la COVID-19.

Cómo detectar y responder a la información errónea en línea

En este módulo cubriremos algunos de los conceptos básicos de la información errónea, que incluyen los diferentes tipos de información errónea y por qué las personas crean contenido de noticias engañoso. También nos enfocaremos en cómo identificar la información errónea y los mitos y conceptos erróneos comunes sobre la COVID-19. Por último, analizaremos formas efectivas de responder a la información errónea sobre las vacunas contra la COVID-19.

Vacunas para niños de 5 a 11 años

Este módulo abordará las inquietudes sobre la vacunación del grupo etario de 5 a 11 años. Analizaremos la importancia de vacunar a este grupo para su salud y la salud de quienes lo rodean.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Diseñado para preparar a padres, docentes y personas que trabajan en escuelas como embajadores de vacunas contra la COVID-19

Aborda dudas sobre las vacunas en niños de 5 a 11 años

Proporciona conocimientos sobre el sistema inmunitario y el virus SARS-CoV-2

Enseña a detectar y responder a información errónea sobre las vacunas contra la COVID-19

Instruido por doctores expertos en salud pública

Career center

Learners who complete Embajador de la Vacuna COVID: Cómo Hablar con los Padres will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Epidemiologist

An Epidemiologist investigates patterns and causes of disease and other health problems in communities. They use this information to develop and implement public health programs that prevent and control diseases. This course would be useful in an Epidemiologist role because it teaches about the immune system, vaccines, and how to communicate about vaccines with people who are hesitant. This knowledge would be helpful in developing and implementing public health programs to promote vaccination.

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Public Health Educator

A Public Health Educator develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs and materials to promote health and prevent disease. They work with individuals, groups, and communities to improve health outcomes. This course would be useful in a Public Health Educator role because it teaches about the immune system, vaccines, and how to communicate about vaccines with people who are hesitant. This knowledge would be helpful in developing and implementing educational programs to promote vaccination.

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Health Communications Specialist

A Health Communications Specialist develops and implements communication strategies to promote health and prevent disease. They work with the media, public health professionals, and community organizations to disseminate health information. This course would be useful in a Health Communications Specialist role because it teaches about the immune system, vaccines, and how to communicate about vaccines with people who are hesitant. This knowledge would be helpful in developing and implementing communication strategies to promote vaccination.

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Community Health Worker

A Community Health Worker provides health education, outreach, and support services to individuals and families in their communities. They work to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities. This course would be useful in a Community Health Worker role because it teaches about the immune system, vaccines, and how to communicate about vaccines with people who are hesitant. This knowledge would be helpful in providing health education and outreach to promote vaccination.

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Science Writer

A Science Writer writes about scientific topics for a general audience. They work with scientists, researchers, and other experts to translate complex scientific information into clear and engaging articles, books, and other materials. This course may be useful in a Science Writer role because it teaches about the immune system, vaccines, and how to communicate about vaccines with people who are hesitant. This knowledge would be helpful in writing about vaccines and promoting vaccination.

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Pharmacist

A Pharmacist dispenses medications to patients and provides information about their use. They also work with physicians to monitor patient progress and make recommendations for medication changes. This course may be useful in a Pharmacist role because it teaches about the immune system, vaccines, and how to communicate about vaccines with people who are hesitant. This knowledge would be helpful in providing information about vaccines to patients and promoting vaccination.

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Physician Assistant

A Physician Assistant provides medical care under the supervision of a physician. They perform a variety of tasks, including taking patient histories, performing physical exams, and prescribing medications. This course may be useful in a Physician Assistant role because it teaches about the immune system, vaccines, and how to communicate about vaccines with people who are hesitant. This knowledge would be helpful in providing medical care to patients and promoting vaccination.

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Microbiologist

A Microbiologist studies microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. They work in a variety of settings, including research labs, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies. This course may be useful in a Microbiologist role because it teaches about the immune system, vaccines, and how to communicate about vaccines with people who are hesitant. This knowledge would be helpful in conducting research on vaccines and promoting vaccination.

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Health Policy Analyst

A Health Policy Analyst researches, analyzes, and develops public health policies. They work with policymakers, public health professionals, and other stakeholders to improve health outcomes. This course may be useful in a Health Policy Analyst role because it teaches about the immune system, vaccines, and how to communicate about vaccines with people who are hesitant. This knowledge would be helpful in developing and analyzing public health policies related to vaccination.

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Immunologist

An Immunologist studies the immune system and its role in health and disease. They work in a variety of settings, including research labs, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies. This course may be useful in an Immunologist role because it teaches about the immune system, vaccines, and how to communicate about vaccines with people who are hesitant. This knowledge would be helpful in conducting research on vaccines and promoting vaccination.

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Virologist

A Virologist studies viruses and their role in health and disease. They work in a variety of settings, including research labs, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies. This course may be useful in a Virologist role because it teaches about the immune system, vaccines, and how to communicate about vaccines with people who are hesitant. This knowledge would be helpful in conducting research on vaccines and promoting vaccination.

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Nurse Practitioner

A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care to patients under the supervision of a physician. They perform a variety of tasks, including taking patient histories, performing physical exams, and prescribing medications. This course may be useful in a Nurse Practitioner role because it teaches about the immune system, vaccines, and how to communicate about vaccines with people who are hesitant. This knowledge would be helpful in providing primary care to patients and promoting vaccination.

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Registered Nurse

A Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. They perform a variety of tasks, including taking patient histories, performing physical exams, and administering medications. This course may be useful in a Registered Nurse role because it teaches about the immune system, vaccines, and how to communicate about vaccines with people who are hesitant. This knowledge would be helpful in providing nursing care to patients and promoting vaccination.

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Biomedical Engineer

A Biomedical Engineer designs and develops medical devices and technologies. They work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, research labs, and medical device companies. This course may be useful in a Biomedical Engineer role because it teaches about the immune system, vaccines, and how to communicate about vaccines with people who are hesitant. This knowledge would be helpful in designing and developing medical devices and technologies related to vaccination.

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Teacher

A Teacher develops and delivers lesson plans and teaches students in a classroom setting. They work with students of all ages, from preschool to college. This course may be useful in a Teacher role because it teaches about the immune system, vaccines, and how to communicate about vaccines with people who are hesitant. This knowledge would be helpful in teaching students about vaccines and promoting vaccination.

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