The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting people around the world, resulting in health care systems being overwhelmed, people being confined to their homes, restrictions on travel, and the closure of businesses and industries. Because of this, many people are struggling with uncertainty and fear.
This course aims to combat this by helping people understand the situation, and what they can do to protect themselves and others, while looking after their mental wellness.
Understanding and Coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic provides information about: COVID-19 and how it spreads, how to protect yourself during this pandemic, what self-isolation and self- quarantine mean, what to do if you become sick, psychological reactions to the situation, ways to manage stress and anxiety caused by the situation, and proper techniques for washing hands, using hand sanitizer, using masks, and cleaning and disinfecting.
Session One: Course Overview
Course Overview
Learning Objectives
Pre-Course Assessment
Session Two: What is COVID-19?
What Is It?
Symptoms
What is a Pandemic?
How Well Do You Know the Symptoms of COVID-19?
How COVID-19 Spreads
How Well Do You Know Your Facts?
Session Three: How to Protect Yourself
Protective Measures
Protective Measures of COVID-19
Social Distancing
Session Four: Self-Isolation and Self-Quarantine
Definitions
Who Needs to Self-Isolate/Self-Quarantine?
Session Five: What to Do if You Are Sick
If You are Sick
Session Six: Mental Wellness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Psychological Reactions
Combatting Stigma
Managing Stress and Anxiety
Create a Plan
Session Seven: Coping with Working From Home
Tips for Doing Your Job From Home
Ergonomics at Home
Tips and Tricks
Ergonomic Thinking
Session Eight: Helpful Tips
Proper Handwashing Techniques
Proper Handwashing Steps
Using Hand Sanitizer
When and How to Use Masks
Cleaning and Disinfecting When COVID-19 is present or suspected
Links to Trusted Sources of Information
Personal Action Plan
Course Summary
Post-Course Assessment
Pre- and Post-Course Assessment Answer Key
Pre-Course Assessment
Post-Course Assessment
Assessment Answer Keys
Session Two: What is COVID-19?
Session Three: How to Protect Yourself
Session Four: Self-Isolation and Self-Quarantine
Session Five: What to Do if You Are Sick
Session Eight: Helpful Hints