OpenWHO Courses

Basic microbiology

4 ratings

Learn about disease-causing microbes, their classification, transmission, and impact on health. Explore basic microbiology principles, laboratory diagnostics, and strategies to prevent infections and reduce antimicrobial resistance.

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• No Longer Offered
• Free Certificate

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) core components and multimodal strategies

3 ratings

Explore essential components of effective Infection Prevention and Control programs, including multimodal strategies for implementation at national and facility levels based on WHO guidelines.

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• No Longer Offered
• Free Certificate

African Vaccines Regulatory Forum clinical trials inspections

2 ratings

Comprehensive training on Good Clinical Practice inspections for African vaccine regulators, covering preparation, conduct, documentation, and follow-up actions for clinical trials.

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• No Longer Offered
• Free Certificate

Introducing Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in emergencies

2 ratings

Strengthen competencies to establish, support, and scale up Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in emergencies. Learn key approaches, tools, and practices for successful implementation and integration of MHPSS in humanitarian responses.

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• No Longer Offered
• Free Certificate

Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

2 ratings

Learn essential principles of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings, including causes of healthcare-associated infections, risk factors, control measures, and implementing effective IPC programs.

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• No Longer Offered
• Free Certificate

Standard precautions: Hand hygiene

2 ratings

Learn effective hand hygiene techniques to prevent healthcare-associated infections. Master the WHO's 5 Moments, proper glove use, and correct handwashing methods for improved patient safety.

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• No Longer Offered
• Free Certificate

Safety in administering medicines for neglected tropical diseases

1 rating

Practical tools and training to improve safety in administering medicines for neglected tropical diseases, covering planning, preparation, and monitoring for national NTD programme managers and community drug distributors.

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• No Longer Offered
• Free Certificate

COVID-19 respiratory equipment

1 rating

Learn to safely manage and operate essential respiratory equipment for patient care, including oxygen devices, monitors, and ventilators. Gain skills in setup, clinical use, maintenance, and decontamination.

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• No Longer Offered
• Free Certificate

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections

1 rating

Explore CAUTI prevention strategies, including proper diagnosis, standardized indications for catheter use, and recommended insertion and management procedures to reduce infection risks in healthcare facilities.

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• No Longer Offered
• Free Certificate

Recognizing and managing anaphylaxis

1 rating

Learn to recognize and manage anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction. Gain practical skills to differentiate it from other conditions, prepare for emergencies, and provide immediate treatment in healthcare settings.

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• No Longer Offered
• Free Certificate

WHO Clinical Care Severe Acute Respiratory Infection Training

1 rating

Comprehensive training for healthcare professionals on managing severe acute respiratory infections, covering triage, diagnostics, treatment, and ethical considerations in critical care settings.

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• No Longer Offered
• Free Certificate

Decontamination and sterilization of medical devices

1 rating

Comprehensive guide on medical device decontamination and sterilization, covering classification, processes, best practices, and validation methods to prevent healthcare-associated infections.

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• No Longer Offered
• Free Certificate

Cholera: Introduction

1 rating

Learn about cholera prevention, control principles, and global strategies. Explore the disease, transmission routes, multisectoral approaches, and resources for effective cholera management and eradication.

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• No Longer Offered
• Free Certificate

Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Health

1 rating

Explore ethical considerations, challenges, and governance frameworks for AI in healthcare. Learn to develop and implement AI responsibly to improve health outcomes and achieve universal coverage.

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• No Longer Offered
• Free Certificate

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in the context of COVID-19

1 rating

Comprehensive guide on infection prevention and control measures for healthcare facilities to prepare for and respond to COVID-19, focusing on identifying cases and implementing WHO-recommended strategies.

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• No Longer Offered
• Free Certificate