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Description
Malaria is a potentially fatal tropical disease that spreads through the bite of mosquitoes that are infected with a parasite called Plasmodium. Malaria is found in over 100 countries throughout the world. In this online course you will learn more about what malaria is, how it is transmitted and the life cycle of the malaria parasite. The course also covers topics such as high risk areas, symptoms, and the A, B, C, D prevention measures.
A CPD Certified Course
This online course has reached the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) standards and benchmarks, and the learning values have been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality by the CPD Certification Service.
CPD helps individuals to focus on how they can become a more effective professional. It enables them to adapt positively to changes in work/industry requirements. CPD shows a clear commitment to self-development and professionalism.
Learning objectives
By the end of this course you will understand:
- What malaria is and what causes it.
- What the optimal conditions for mosquito breeding are.
- The symptoms of malaria.
- The importance of mosquito bite prevention in preventing malaria.
- Treatments available for malaria prophylaxis.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements.
Course assessment and certification
On successful completion of the final assessment a downloadable certificate is immediately available from your Online Training Academy Dashboard.
