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COVID-19 is rapidly spreading across the globe and all providers must be prepared to recognize, stabilize and treat patients with novel coronavirus infection. Following completion of this short course physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals will have a unified, evidenced-based approach to saving the lives of patients with COVID-19, including those who are critically ill.
Learning modules are broken into short videos presented in a richly illustrated and compelling manner. The course is self paced and providers can schedule their learning to fit with their schedules. Topics include symptoms and signs in patients with COVID-19, early stabilization of patients, preventing the need for intubation, and ventilator management. The best evidence and guidelines are summarized while accompanying handouts provide written learning points and links to online resources. Simple infographics are available for providers to utilize within their care facilities to educate and promote optimal care across their entire institution.
To learn more about our other programs and find additional resources, please visit Stanford Emergency Medicine International (https://emed.stanford.edu/specialized-programs/international.html), The Stanford Center for Health Education (https://healtheducation.stanford.edu/), and our Digital Medic Initiative (https://digitalmedic.stanford.edu/our-work/covid-19-resources/).
Accreditation
The Stanford University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
The Stanford University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
If you would like to earn CME credit from Stanford University School of Medicine for participating in this course, please review the information here prior to beginning the activity.
Overview
Syllabus
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- MODULE 1: COVID-19 Key Features, PPE and Vaccines
- In this module, you will learn the clinical signs of COVID-19 infection in patients and how to properly use personal protective equipment to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure.
- MODULE 2: Clinical Assessment of COVID-19 Patients
- In this module, you will learn how to evaluate any sick patient including children. An optional Telehealth module is available as well.
- MODULE 3: Diagnostic Assessment of COVID-19 Patients
- In this module, you will learn to use bedside diagnostic ultrasound to evaluate COVID-19 patients as well as the utility of other common diagnostic tests.
- MODULE 4: Early Treatment of the Dyspneic COVID-19 Patient
- In this module, you will learn about positioning, different types of oxygen therapy, and therapeutics for patients with suspected COVID-19.
- MODULE 5: Advanced Treatment of the Severely Dyspneic COVID-19 Patient
- In this module, you will learn advanced airway management techniques including bag mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation, and the use of medications in intubated patients.
- MODULE 6: Initial Ventilator Management and Troubleshooting in COVID-19 Patients
- In this module, you will learn how to initiate ventilator management and identify complications in intubated COVID-19 patients.
