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Causes of infectious diseases
The differences between bacteria, viruses and parasites and how they cause infectious diseases
How infectious diseases are transmitted
How antibiotics work and the challenges of antibiotic resistance in the treatment of bacterial diseases
The basic components of the immune system, and the innate and adaptive immune responses
What immunisation is and how it works
Discover how infection spreads.
Most of us have experienced common diseases like flu or less common ones like pneumonia On this course, you’ll learn how pathogens cause infectious diseases and how these diseases are transmitted You’ll examine the bacterial resistance to antibiotics, how this leads to serious infections like MRSA and reflect on approaches to address this problem You’ll learn how the body’s immune system fights off disease and how resistance is gained You’ll apply this knowledge to explore why immunisation has been crucial in reducing the occurrence of disease or even eradicating deadly diseases
The course is suitable for anyone with a general interest in the science behind causes of human disease No previous knowledge or experience is required If you are working in nursing, healthcare or social care, or just wish to learn more, this course is designed to support you as a professional By completing all aspects of the course you will have achieved 14 hours of CPD time
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