GHCPD COVID-19 Webinar Diagnostic Series
- GHCPD has launched a COVID-19 educational library to support continuing professional development (CPD) in global health and laboratory medicine
- If you already have a professional degree and are seeking to learn more about COVID-19 and advance your professional career….
- GHCPD is providing you with a list of curated free courses designed to further your knowledge and provide you with CPD towards your professional development
- These courses target laboratory professionals, clinicians and program managers who are seeking the latest information on COVID-19
- The library has been designed by a Scientific Advisory Committee to target advancements in laboratory medicine
Below are some materials to get you started. Keep a record of any activities you complete to submit for future designation. Details regarding application for designation will be available soon.
E-Learning
| Activity | Where to find this | |
|---|---|---|
| LSHTM COVID-19 MOOC | https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/covid19-novel-coronavirus | |
| ASLM ECHO COVID-19 Webinars | Available to ASLM Members – sign up at https://aslm.org | |
| WHO Operational Planning Guidelines and COVID-19 Partners Platform to support country preparedness and response | https://openwho.org/courses/UNCT-COVID19-preparedness-and-response-EN |
Self-Learning
| Activity | Where to find this | |
|---|---|---|
| MedCram: COVID 19 Rapid Tests: At-Home Screening with Paper Strip Antigen Tests | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jsxQWm93JE&feature=youtu.be | |
| IDC/LSHTM: Diagnostic Tests: Performance Characteristics and Selection Criteria | Download .PDF | |
| IDC/LSHTM: Diagnostics in the COVID-19 Pandemic Response: use of serology tests | Download .PDF | View Video | |
| WHO guidelines to help countries maintain essential health services during the COVID-19 pandemic | https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/30-03-2020-who-releases-guidelines-to-help-countries-maintain-essential-health-services-during-the-covid-19-pandemic | |
| WHO Guidance for health workers | https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/technical-guidance/health-workers | |
| FIND COVID-19 | https://www.finddx.org/covid-19/ | |
| The Global Health Network | https://coronavirus.tghn.org | |
| ICAP | https://news.columbia.edu/news/africa-eye-coronavirus-storm |
In-Service Training
| Activity | Where to find this | |
|---|---|---|
| GCLP/GCP | https://globalhealthtrainingcentre.tghn.org/good-clinical-laboratory-practice-course/ | |
| COVID-19 diagnostics trainings | Provided by manufacturers as on-site trainings |
Coming Soon! More information on conferences and meetings!
