Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) offers a comprehensive program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. This program is structured into several stages, each focusing on a different aspect of pandemic management and mitigation.

Learning Outcomes

The program aims to achieve the following learning outcomes:

• Describe the negative impact that misinformation has on the pandemic.
• Evaluate information to avoid misinformation traps.
• Apply strategies to reduce the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19.
• Recognize the science behind vaccinations and how they work to protect public health.

Program Structure

The program is divided into several stages:

Stage 1 - Train to Become a Scholar

This stage includes modules such as:

1. The Infodemic
2. How information spreads
3. Repeat, Repeat, Repeat
4. How to counteract the infodemic (4 simple steps)

• Take a breath
• Assess the source
• Do your research
• Be a good example Participants will have the opportunity to engage with challenges and assessments to level up.

Stage 2 - Train to Become a Guardian

This stage covers topics including:

1. COVID-19 Signs and Symptoms
2. How COVID-19 is transmitted
3. Who can get infected with COVID-19?
4. Preventing the spread of COVID-19

• Clean your hands
• Wear a Mask
• Physical Distancing
• Get vaccinated! Similar to Stage 1, participants will engage in challenges to progress.

Stage 3 - Train to Become a Master

The focus of this stage is on:

1. All about vaccinations
2. How vaccines work

• Training your immune system

3. Types of COVID-19 Vaccines
4. Why vaccinations matter

• Protecting your Community

5. Myth or Truth? Participants will again face challenges to level up.

Final Stage - Beat the Boss

In the final stage, participants will:

1. Engage with the Beat the Boss Challenge - Part 1
2. Achieve 50% Progress!
3. Complete the Beat the Boss Challenge - Part 2
4. Reach 100% Progress!
5. Emerge as a Winner!

Receive Your Legend Certificate

Upon completion, participants will:

1. Receive Congratulations!
2. Complete a Final Survey
3. Have the opportunity to Share their achievement
4. Be introduced to additional resources or next steps.

About This Course

• The course is free.
• It consists of 47 lessons.
• There are 0 hours of video content.

Instructors and Team

The program is led by:

• Hanan Alsuwaidi, Assistant Professor - Family Medicine, MBRU
• Nabil Zary, Director - Institute for Health Professions Education, MBRU The Learning Design Team includes:
• Leigh Powell, Senior Learning Designer
• Arwa Alharbi, Digital Content Developer
• Fatma Alshamali, Digital Content Developer

Acknowledgement

The program acknowledges the contributions of Dr. Abiola Senok, Dr. Tom Loney, and Dr. Ammar Albanna.