Understanding the COVID-19 Pandemic Insights from Johns Hopkins University Experts

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This is a free, publicly available course entitled Understanding the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from Johns Hopkins University Experts. This course is set up as a series of short modules to explore the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration is not required.

This is a free, publicly available course entitled Understanding the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from Johns Hopkins University Experts. This course is set up as a series of short modules to explore the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration is not required.https://thecompassforsbc.org/sites/all/modules/wysiwyg/plugins/break…” title=””>The modules build on each other. The course begins with a discussion of the virus that causes COVID-19 and works its way to the pandemic’s broader implications for society.

This course features original content that was created after the imposition of social distancing measures.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe characteristics of the COVID-19 virus, including how it is diagnosed and treated
  • Understand the development of the COVID-19 pandemic, and emerging trends throughout the world
  • Discuss societal challenges raised by COVID-19 and opportunities to address them

Source: Johns Hopkins University

Date of Publication: April 21, 2020

eLearning Courses for SBCC

This set of courses are intended for professionals and students who are interested in enhancing their skills in Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC).

The courses include:

eLearning Courses for Program Managers and Planners

  • Message and Material Development
  • Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation for SBCC Programs

eLearning Courses for Field Workers

  • Developing the professional skills and knowledge of field workers who counsel at the household, community and clinic level on Health, Family Planning and Nutrition

Source: Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: March 25, 2019

Treating Adolescents with HIV: Tools for Building Skills in Cultural Competence, Clinical Care, and Support

A series of online training modules for health care providers working with HIV-infected youth. In the United States, HIV disproportionately affects ethnic and sexual minority youth. This series begins, and is framed, by an introductory module covering best practices in adolescent care and the impact of the AIDS epidemic on minority youth. The four additional modules in this series: Psychosocial Issues, Antiretroviral Treatment and Adherence, Transitioning Care, and Prevention with Positives address core issues in HIV care for adolescents.

The modules were designed to be completed online and include features best experienced online, such as video segments and interactive questions.

Source: HIV Care for Youth

Date of Publication: March 25, 2019