About the Course

This course is designed to be an introduction to vaccines in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic of 2019-2021. You will learn about the history of infectious diseases and vaccines, as well as vaccine platforms, components and administration. A virtual escape room will act to consolidate knowledge at the end of this course.

About the Author

Dr Amy Prideaux

Doctor

Dr Amy is a Clinical Programme Manager at Medics.Academy, as well as a doctor working in Bristol. Dr Prideaux’s interests are in internal medicine and Dermatology as well as healthcare education and leadership. Dr Prideaux has been an F|Docs Scholar, a Medics.Academy Fellow and has also completed the PG Certificate in Clinical Practice, Management and Education. Dr Prideaux has won awards for academic achievement as well as a national award in quality improvement.

About the Organisation

Medics Academy

We empower health professionals across the globe through innovative education and continued professional development.We are driving a digital transformation of professional healthcare training and development and aim to make it accessible to those across the globe and most in need. We believe this platform can improve care and save lives.Our team of doctors, engineers, artists and film-makers are creating an engaging platform to deliver the highest quality education available in the industry.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Vaccines

    • What are vaccines?

    • Why do we need vaccines?

    • Introduction to Smallpox

    • Smallpox Eradication: How did it happen?

    • Smallpox Eradication: It wasn’t easy

    • Do vaccines work?
  • 2

    Vaccine Components, Administration and Schedule

    • Vaccine Schedule

    • Vaccine Components

    • Route of Delivery

    • Route of Delivery
  • 3

    Vaccine Safety and Hesitancy

    • Vaccines – a victim of their own success?
  • 4

    Vaccine Platforms, Clinical Trials and COVID-19 Vaccines

    • Live Q&A discussion
  • 5

    Escape Room Finale!

    • Consolidate your knowledge