Episode 12: Pandemic Response: Developing Tests and Donating Plasma during COVID-19

Listen in on a conversation between Dr. Kacey Ernst, Dr. Janko Nikolich-Zugich, and Dr. Deepta Bhattacharya as they discuss the different types and purposes of tests for COVID-19, how testing effects the surveillance of and response strategies for the disease, and the need for caution with the use of therapeutic interventions.

Learning Objectives:

1.Explain FDA regulations related to test, antiviral, and vaccine development.

2.Describe a realistic timeline for the creation of rapid tests, antivirals, and vaccinations for SARS-CoV-2. 

3.Identify strategies for the prioritization of testing and/or vaccinating people for SARS-CoV-2.

4.Identify strategies for protecting and continuing public health services for vulnerable populations until a vaccine is developed.

Continuing Education: 0.5 CECH for CHES

Provider number: 99036

Release Date: 5/2020

Skill Level: Beginner
CHES Event ID#: SS99036_PR2
Category 1 Credits: 0.5
Continuing Competency Credits: 0
Advanced Credits: 0
Level 1: No
Level 2: No
Level 3: No
Primary Tier: Tier One
Secondary Tier: Tier Two
Primary Domain: Public Health Sciences Skills