Overview
As the world struggles to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, healthcare infrastructure and testing capacity have emerged as major issues.
Different countries have implemented different testing strategies, and from the range of diagnostic tests available, some have received authorization for use by national regulatory agencies.
Key facts:
There’s a need for independent evaluation of these tests and guidance on implementing safe and reliable testing.
On COVID-19 - Diagnostics and Testing at FutureLearn, you’ll discover the latest recommendations on COVID-19 testing and get up-to-date information on the performance of tests and how best to deploy them.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
COVID-19 and the role of diagnostics
Immunoassays and lessons learned
Molecular Testing for COVID-19
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences View 170 other Short Courses in Public Health in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
This course is designed for professionals involved in the testing and diagnosis of COVID-19, with a focus on low- and middle-income settings.
This may include Ministry of Health officials, laboratory managers, laboratory technologists and technicians, clinicians, programme managers, implementing partners and others involved in laboratory testing for COVID-19.
Tuition Fee
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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