A comprehensive course to help schools keep students and staff safe from COVID and other airborne viruses
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Course outline
The COVID Safety for Schools Course comprises 7 hours of self-paced video content featuring medical, public health and scientific experts.
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An overview of the latest science relating to COVID
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How COVID affects the body, acute infection versus long-term effects
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What is Long COVID, who can it affect, and what is the risk of developing it
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A science-based overview of the benefits and risks from vaccination
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Airborne transmission, short-range vs long-range transmission, impact of ventilation and other mitigations
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Layered mitigations including ventilation, physical distancing, cohorting, CO2 monitoring, HEPA filters, masks, testing and isolation
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Understanding risk factors for COVID spreading in schools, reducing risk based on evidence
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Overview of legal obligations relating to providing a safe school environment
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Practical tips for keeping your family safe
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Addressing the disconnect between science, public health advice and media reporting on COVID
Preview the course content
Excerpt from Module 2:
Health Impacts of COVID
Excerpt from Module 7:
Assessing Risk
Excerpt from Module 10:
Australia’s Pandemic Strategy