This short course prepares healthcare workers, volunteers, and individuals of all skillsets on how to safely work with patients who are infected with the COVID '19 Virus. This course will explain what the COVID 19 Virus is, and why it is so dangerous. Your safety and the safety of colleagues is paramount, and this course will describe steps for protecting yourself with the safety protocols to be followed concerning personal protection equipment (PPE). Additionally, you'll be shown the proper procedures for safely doning and doffing of one's PPE. The course concludes with a post-test, and you have the option of printing out a Certificate of Completion with a passing score. 

This course was written by Elizabeth A. Gockel-Blessing, PhD, MLS (ASCP)^CM Associate Dean for Student and Academic Affairs, Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Health Sciences (CHS), Doisy College of Health Sciences, Saint Louis University. The course duration is approximately 40 mins with the post-test questions being answered.

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This training tool is intended for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice.   This training is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (www.CDC.gov) for the most accurate information on Coronavirus (COVID-19).  If you think you may have or have been exposed to the Coronavirus you should immediately consult with a medical professional.  You should never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you seen on this training. 

To learn more about Coronavirus (COVID-19), you should go to the CDC website (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html).