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COVID-19: Understanding, Preventing, and Responding to Infection

COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has reshaped the way caregivers approach safety in home and community settings. This course provides an essential overview of the disease, its symptoms, and transmission routes. Caregivers will learn how to apply infection control principles, use PPE correctly, clean and disinfect safely, and take appropriate steps if exposure or infection occurs. Real-life scenarios and reflection prompts reinforce calm, respectful care practices even in challenging circumstances.

60 mins Certificate included 100% online English Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives

What you'll learn


  • Explain what COVID-19 is and how it spreads.

  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of COVID-19.

  • Identify individuals at higher risk of severe illness.

  • Apply infection control and prevention measures, including proper hand hygiene and PPE use.

  • Follow safe cleaning, disinfection, and ventilation practices.

  • Respond appropriately to potential or confirmed exposure or infection.

  • Provide calm, compassionate, and professional care during outbreaks.

What's inside

This course includes

How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks throughout
Audio narration
Closed captions (accessibility)
Certificate of completion
Scenario-based videos
Downloadable checklists
Mobile-friendly access
Progress saving (resume anytime)
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