Formação sobre a COVID-19 para Profissionais de Saúde from Coursera

A COVID-19 está se espalhando rapidamente pelo mundo e todos os profissionais de saúde devem estar preparados para reconhecer, estabilizar e tratar pacientes infectados com o novo coronavírus. Após a conclusão deste curso de curta duração, médicos, enfermeiras e outros profissionais de saúde terão uma abordagem unificada e baseada em evidências para salvar as vidas de pacientes com COVID-19, incluindo aqueles que estão em estado crítico.

Os módulos de aprendizagem são divididos em pequenos vídeos apresentados de maneira bastante ilustrada e atraente. O curso é individualizado e os profissionais podem programar seu aprendizado de acordo com suas programações. Os tópicos incluem sintomas e sinais em pacientes com COVID-19, estabilização precoce dos pacientes, prevenção da necessidade de intubação e administração do ventilador. As melhores evidências e diretrizes são resumidas enquanto os folhetos que acompanham fornecem pontos de aprendizagem por escrito e links para recursos online. Infográficos simples estão disponíveis para os profissionais utilizarem em suas unidades de saúde para educar e promover o atendimento ideal em toda a instituição.

Para saber mais sobre nossos outros programas e encontrar recursos adicionais, por favor visite o site de Medicina de Emergência Internacional de Stanford (https://emed.stanford.edu/specialized-programs/international.html), o site do Centro de Stanford de Educação para a Saúde (https://healtheducation.stanford.edu/) e a nossa Iniciativa Médica Digital (https://digitalmedic.stanford.edu/our-work/covid-19-resources/).

Acreditação

A Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Stanford está acreditada pelo Conselho de Acreditação para a Formação Médica Contínua (ACCME), para oferecer uma formação médica contínua aos médicos.

Designação de Crédito

A Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Stanford designa este material duradouro para um máximo de 5 Créditos™ da Categoria 1 do Prémio de Reconhecimento para Médicos da Associação Médica Americana. Os médicos devem reivindicar apenas o crédito proporcional à extensão de sua participação na atividade.

Caso pretenda obter créditos de Formação Médica Contínua da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Stanford por ter participado neste curso, analise as informações aqui antes de iniciar a atividade.

What's inside

Syllabus

Módulo 1: Principais Características e EPI da COVID-19

Neste módulo, você aprenderá os sinais clínicos da infecção pela COVID-19 em pacientes e como usar adequadamente o equipamento de proteção individual para reduzir o risco de exposição à COVID-19.

Módulo 2: Identificação e abordagem do paciente

Neste módulo, você aprenderá como avaliar qualquer paciente doente, incluindo aqueles com desconforto respiratório. Você também aprenderá a configurar e conduzir uma visita virtual para fornecer atendimento dentro das limitações da telessaúde.

MODULE 3: Achados de ultra-som pulmonar em pacientes com COVID-19

Neste módulo, você aprenderá a usar ultrassom para diagnóstico à cabeceira para avaliar pacientes com COVID-19, bem como a utilidade de outros testes de diagnóstico comuns.

Módulo 4: Tratamento Precoce do Paciente Dispneico da COVID-19

Neste módulo, você aprenderá sobre posicionamento, diferentes tipos de oxigenoterapia e terapêutica para pacientes com suspeita de COVID-19.

Módulo 5: Tratando o Paciente Severamente Dispneico

Neste módulo, você aprenderá técnicas avançadas de gerenciamento das vias aéreas, incluindo ventilação com ambu, intubação endotraqueal e o uso de medicamentos em pacientes intubados.

Módulo 6: Gerenciamento Inicial do Ventilador e Solução de Problemas em Pacientes da COVID-19

Neste módulo, você aprenderá como iniciar o gerenciamento do ventilador e identificar complicações em pacientes com COVID-19 intubados.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Este curso fornece informações práticas e baseadas em evidências para profissionais de saúde sobre o atendimento de pacientes com COVID-19

O curso é ministrado por médicos e enfermeiros experientes da Universidade de Stanford

Este curso oferece uma abordagem unificada para salvar vidas nos casos de pacientes com COVID-19

O curso aborda tópicos como sinais e sintomas de COVID-19, estabilização de pacientes e prevenção de intubação

Os profissionais podem aprender em seu próprio ritmo

O curso fornece acesso a recursos adicionais, infográficos e folhetos para auxiliar o aprendizado

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Formação sobre a COVID-19 para Profissionais de Saúde with these activities:

Revise infection control and prevention strategies

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Reviewing mask-wearing, hand hygiene, and infection prevention and control strategies will reinforce your understanding of how to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Review guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) and your local health department on infection control and prevention.
Identify different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and when to use each type.
Practice donning and doffing PPE correctly.

Simulate ventilator management scenarios

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Simulating ventilator management scenarios will boost your confidence in managing patients on mechanical ventilation and enable you to respond effectively to potential complications.

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Familiarize yourself with different types of ventilators and their settings.
Practice setting up and operating a ventilator in a simulated environment using mannequins or software.
Simulate common ventilator alarms and troubleshoot potential problems.

Join a study group to discuss COVID-19 case studies

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Participating in a study group to discuss COVID-19 case studies with peers will enhance your critical thinking skills and treatment decision-making abilities.

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Find a study group or create one with classmates.
Select COVID-19 case studies to discuss.
Collaborate with your group members to analyze the cases.

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Volunteer at a COVID-19 vaccination clinic

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Volunteering at a COVID-19 vaccination clinic will give you practical experience in administering vaccines, communicating with patients, and contributing to the public health response to the pandemic.

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Contact your local health department or vaccination center to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
Attend training on COVID-19 vaccination procedures and safety protocols.
Assist with vaccine administration, patient registration, and post-vaccination monitoring.

Create a patient education handout on COVID-19 prevention

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Creating a patient education handout on COVID-19 prevention will help you solidify your understanding of the key preventive measures and how to communicate them effectively to patients.

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Gather information from credible sources, such as the WHO and your local health department, on COVID-19 prevention.
Organize the information in a clear and concise format.
Use simple language and visuals to make the handout easy to understand.
Review the handout with a colleague or supervisor to ensure accuracy and clarity.

Develop a treatment plan for a patient with severe COVID-19

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Creating a treatment plan for a patient with severe COVID-19 will put your knowledge of advanced airway management, mechanical ventilation, and pharmacological interventions to a test.

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Gather patient information, including medical history, vital signs, and laboratory results.
Assess the patient's respiratory status and determine the need for oxygen therapy or mechanical ventilation.
Choose appropriate medications and calculate dosages based on patient-specific factors and guidelines.
Monitor the patient's progress and adjust the treatment plan as necessary.

Career center

Learners who complete Formação sobre a COVID-19 para Profissionais de Saúde will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Medical Doctor

Medical Doctors diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries. This role requires a medical degree and a license to practice medicine. Medical Doctors must be able to think critically and make decisions under pressure. This course can help you to develop the skills necessary to succeed as a Medical Doctor by providing you with a foundation in how to treat patients with COVID-19 and other medical conditions.

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Physician Assistant

Physician Assistants practice medicine under the supervision of a physician. They typically have a master's degree in physician assistant studies. Physician Assistants must be able to think critically and make decisions under pressure. This course can help you to develop the skills necessary to succeed as a Physician Assistant by providing you with a foundation in how to treat patients with COVID-19 and other medical conditions.

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Registered Nurse

Registered Nurses provide care to patients in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. Registered Nurses must be able to think critically and make decisions under pressure. This course can help you to develop the skills necessary to succeed as a Registered Nurse by providing you with a foundation in how to treat patients with COVID-19 and other medical conditions.

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Critical Care Nurse

Critical Care Nurses care for patients who are critically ill or injured. This role requires a nursing license and typically requires certification in critical care. The ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions is important in this role. This course will help you to develop the skills necessary to succeed as a Critical Care Nurse by deepening your understanding of how to treat critically ill patients, especially with respect to COVID-19.

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Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapists assess and treat patients with breathing problems. This role requires an associate's or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy. Respiratory Therapists must be able to think critically and make decisions under pressure. This course can help you to develop the skills necessary to succeed as a Respiratory Therapist by providing you with a foundation in how to treat patients with COVID-19 and other respiratory conditions.

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Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) respond to medical emergencies and provide immediate care to patients. EMTs must be able to think quickly and make decisions under pressure. This course can help you to develop the skills necessary to succeed as an EMT by providing you with a foundation in how to treat patients with COVID-19 and other medical emergencies.

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Epidemiologist

Epidemiologists investigate the causes and spread of diseases. They typically have a master's degree or PhD in epidemiology. Epidemiologists must be able to think critically and make decisions under pressure. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in becoming an Epidemiologist because it can help you to develop a better understanding of the medical field.

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Veterinarian

Veterinarians diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries in animals. They typically have a doctor of veterinary medicine degree. Veterinarians must be able to think critically and make decisions under pressure. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in becoming a Veterinarian because it can help you to develop a better understanding of the medical field.

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Public Health Scientist

Public Health Scientists conduct research to improve the health of populations. They typically have a master's degree or PhD in public health. Public Health Scientists must be able to think critically and make decisions under pressure. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in becoming a Public Health Scientist because it can help you to develop a better understanding of the medical field.

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Medical Researcher

Medical Researchers conduct research to develop new treatments and cures for diseases. They typically have a PhD in a scientific field. Medical Researchers must be able to think critically and make decisions under pressure. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in becoming a Medical Researcher because it can help you to develop a better understanding of the medical field.

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Pharmacist

Pharmacists dispense medications and provide advice on their use. They typically have a bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Pharmacists must be able to think critically and make decisions under pressure. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in becoming a Pharmacist because it can help you to develop a better understanding of the medical field.

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Healthcare Consultant

Healthcare Consultants help healthcare organizations improve their efficiency and effectiveness. They typically have a master's degree in business administration or a related field. Healthcare Consultants must be able to think critically and make decisions under pressure. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in becoming a Healthcare Consultant because it can help you to develop a better understanding of the healthcare industry.

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Science Writer

Science Writers communicate complex scientific information to the public. They typically have a bachelor's degree in science or journalism. Science Writers must be able to think critically and make decisions under pressure. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in becoming a Science Writer because it can help you to develop a better understanding of the medical field.

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Healthcare Administrator

Healthcare Administrators lead and oversee the management of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. In this role, you will manage budgets, personnel, and operations. A background in healthcare is typically required for this role. As someone who has completed this course, you will have a better understanding of the medical field. This can help you make more informed decisions as you lead your team.

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Teacher

Teachers educate students in a variety of subjects. They typically have a bachelor's degree in education or a related field. Teachers must be able to think critically and make decisions under pressure. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in becoming a Teacher because it can help you to develop a better understanding of the medical field.

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