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Johns Hopkins University
PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) using the antiretroviral medication emtricitibine/tenofovir approved in countries around the world is a highly effective means of reducing transmission of HIV through sexual encounters and needle sharing. This Johns Hopkins University course PrEPares you with essential information, concepts and practical advice regarding PrEP from leaders in the field. A first of its kind learning opportunity, both providers and patients learn from the same experts through content that meets the needs of both audiences, while facilitating the opportunity for a shared community space. Lessons for healthcare workers provide background on foundational and cutting-edge research and PrEP guidelines, how to initiate a PrEP program, clinical management and providing culturally sensitive sexual health and primary care to diverse communities. Lessons for PrEP enthusiasts, PrEP users or the PrEP curious provide information regarding who can benefit from PrEP, how to access services, what to expect and how to stick with your PrEP program long-term. OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of the session, the participant will be able to: 1. Describe the differences between foundational PrEP studies and demonstration projects 2. Describe the basic pharmacodynamics of tenofovir/emtricitibine including mechanism of infection prevention and time to protective concentration in mucosal tissues 3. List recommendations from PrEP for Prevention of HIV Infection in the United States clinical practice guidelines, USPHS and CDC, including initial and ongoing screening and testing 4. Describe the need for PrEP as an HIV prevention tool for priority in often stigmatized populations 5. Indicate the components for integrating PrEP services into clinical practice 6. Outline guidelines for screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections 7. Describe how to take a thorough sexual history and to engage with clients around sex in an affirming and non- judgmental manner 8. List the baseline and follow-up laboratory monitoring required 9. Explain key aspects of patient education for HIV prevention and sexual health 10. Describe protocols for ongoing PrEP services and when to discontinue FACULTY/ CREDENTIALS: Jason E. Farley, PhD, MPH, ANP-BC, FAAN, Associate Professor Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing Chris Beyrer, MD, MPH, Professor Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health Yusuf Ariyibi, BA, Disease Intervention Specialist Baltimore City Health Department Joyce Jones, MD, MS, Clinical Associate Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Neha Sheth Pandit, PharmD, AAHIVP, BCPS, Associate Professor University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Pierre-Cedric Crouch, PhD, ANP-BC, ACRN, Director of Nursing San Francisco AIDS Foundation Renata Arrington Sanders, MD, Assistant Professor Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Jenell Coleman, MD, MPH, Associate Professor Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Michele Decker, ScD, MPH, Associate Professor Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health Deborah Dunn, PA-C, MBA, Physician Assistant Chase Brexton Health Care Jordan White, MS, Desmond Tutu Fellow of Public Health and Human Rights Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health Gregory Lucas, MD, PhD, Professor Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Demetre Daskalakis, MD, MPH, Acting Deputy Commissioner, Division of Disease Control, NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene David Dowdy, MD, PhD, Associate Professor Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health Jessica LaRicci, PrEP Coordinator Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing Susan Tuddenham, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Joseph Cofrancesco, MD, MPH, FACP, Associate Professor of Medicine Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Jill Crank, CRNP, MSN/MPH, Nurse Practitioner Evergreen Healthcare Paul Sacamano, MPH, ANP-BC, ACRN, PrEP Project Lead Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing Shima Ge, BS, PrEP Peer Navigator Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing ORIGINATION DATE October 02, 2017 RENEWAL DATE: November 30, 2019 EXPIRATION DATE: November 30, 2021 URL: https://www.coursera.org/learn/prep/ HARDWARE/SOFTWARE: Computer Hardware; Internet connection; Browser MATERIALS: None TARGET AUDIENCE: physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacists, health education specialists, public health workers, social workers, case managers PREREQUISITES: None FORMAT: These seminars are enduring video presentations with online discussion forum and resources. CONTACT INFORMATION: Office of The REACH Initiative, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing (888) 788-7737 ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS: CME activities with Joint Providers: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited by the (ACCME®) to provide medical education for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this enduring material for a maximum of 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CEU: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is authorized by IACET to offer 1.1 CEU's for this program. CECH: Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 10.5 total Category I continuing education contact hours. Maximum advanced level continuing education contact hours available are 0. CDC provider number 98614. CPE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program is a designated event for pharmacists to receive 1.05 CEUs in pharmacy education. The Universal Activity Number is 0387-9999-19-191-H01-P. Category: This activity has been designated as Knowledge-Based. Once credit is claimed, an unofficial statement of credit is immediately available on TCEOnline. Official credit will be uploaded within 60 days on the NABP/CPE Monitor. For Certified Public Health Professionals (CPH) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a pre-approved provider of Certified in Public Health (CPH) recertification credits and is authorized to offer 11 CPH recertification credits for this program. DISCLOSURE: In compliance with continuing education requirements, all presenters must disclose any financial or other associations with the manufacturers of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services, or commercial supporters as well as any use of unlabeled product(s) or product(s) under investigational use. CDC, our planners, our content experts and their spouses/partners wish to disclose they have no financial interests or other relationships with the manufacturers of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services, or commercial supporters with the exception of Dr. Jason Farley and he wishes to disclose that he received grant from Gilead. Planning committee discussed conflict of interest with Dr. Farley to ensure there is no bias. Content will not include any discussion of the unlabeled use of a product or a product under investigational use with the exception of Dr. Arrington Sander’s discussion of PrEP for adolescents, PrEP is not approved for adolescents < 18 years old; and Dr. Tuddenham’s discussion of STI screening, she will be discussing extra genital screening with NAAT currently recommended by CDC. CDC did not accept commercial support for this continuing education activity. Instructions for Obtaining Continuing Education (CE) In order to receive continuing education (CE) for WD2928- PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients please visit TCEO and follow these 9 Simple Steps before 11/30/2021 Complete the activity Complete the Evaluation at https://tceols.cdc.gov/ Pass the posttest at 80% at https://tceols.cdc.gov/ Email son-reachinititiative@jhu.edu once the above is cpmpleted for CE FEES: No fees are charged for CDC’s CE activities.
Dartmouth College
Engineering of Structures: Compression
This course deals with compression. When we push an object, it compresses. Compression is what's going to hold up our building. Arches, vaults, domes, and anti-funicular forms help resist compression. In this course, you will learn about different columns and arches and their role in resisting compression. You'll also build anti-funicular forms. The first module introduces you to the topic compression and familiarizes you with the key terms related to compression. The second module deals with topics such as columns, arches, and other anti-funicular forms. It explores their roles in resisting compression. The final module explores how to build anti-funicular forms.
Edureka
Agile Project Management & Business Analysis Principles
Welcome to Agile Project Management & Business Analysis Principles! This course introduces adaptive and predictive project management techniques, covering essential components such as agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP), iterative planning, stakeholder engagement, business analysis, and product roadmaps. You will gain critical insights into balancing flexibility and structure during project execution, improving communication strategies, and evaluating solutions for successful project completion. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Explain predictive and adaptive project management and their appropriate applications. - Employ agile methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and XP to enhance project flexibility. - Utilize business analysis techniques for requirements gathering, stakeholder management, and effective communication. - Develop and evaluate product roadmaps that align with business goals and ongoing planning. - Apply project management methods across both adaptive and predictive environments to maximize outcomes. This course is ideal for Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Team Leads seeking to strengthen their skills in agile and traditional project management methods. Advance your career by mastering techniques that enhance project flexibility and strategic implementation in today’s dynamic business environment.
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Becoming a Language Friendly Teacher
Attention teachers worldwide! Get ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of language diversity in classrooms. As the global landscape changes, more and more children are speaking languages different from the ones used for instruction. You might have already noticed the rich tapestry of languages spoken by your students and their families, creating a wonderfully diverse environment within your school. We are thrilled to present to you an extraordinary opportunity: the Language Friendly Teacher MOOC, part of the Language Friendly School initiative. This Massive Open Online Course aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to become a Language Friendly Teacher, empowering you to embrace and accommodate the linguistic diversity in your classroom and school. Throughout this immersive MOOC experience, we will delve into the profound significance of language and identity in a child's development. You will discover effective instructional approaches that enable you to support and include diverse home languages in your teaching practice. By understanding and valuing the languages spoken by your students, you can create an inclusive and empowering learning environment that celebrates their cultural heritage. But it doesn't stop there. We will also highlight the essential role of parents and families in the learning process. Recognizing the crucial impact caregivers have on a child's language growth, we will explore strategies to engage and collaborate with them effectively. By fostering strong partnerships with caregivers, we can maximize a child's language learning potential and create a supportive network for their educational journey. Furthermore, in this MOOC, we will explore the world of multilingual digital resources. By leveraging technology, you can enhance your teaching practice and provide engaging learning experiences for your students. We will guide you through the vast array of digital tools available, equipping you with the skills to integrate them seamlessly into your lessons and empower your students' language development. This MOOC is the result of a collaborative effort stemming from the Erasmus+ project ALCOR, funded by the European Union. Together, we can revolutionize education and create Language Friendly Schools that embrace and celebrate linguistic diversity. Are you ready to embark on this transformative adventure? Join us as we journey together towards becoming Language Friendly Teachers, shaping the future of education for all students. Let's create inclusive, vibrant, and empowering classrooms where every child feels valued and heard. Together, we can make a difference!
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Competencias digitales para el mundo académico y laboral
¿Sabes que es una competència digital? La competencia digital es el conjunto de conocimientos, habilidades, disposiciones y conductas que capacitan a los individuos para saber: * identificar, organizar y analizar la información digital, evaluando su finalidad y relevancia (ámbito de la información), * comunicar, conectar, colaborar, interactuar y participar en entornos digitales y redes sociales (ámbito de la comunicación), * crear y editar nuevos contenidos digitales, adquirir nociones simples de entornos web y saber aplicar los derechos de propiedad intelectual (ámbito de la creación de contenidos). En este curso adquirirás los conocimientos y habilidades sobre estas tres competencias digitales y aplicarlas en el mundo académico y laboral.
EDUCBA
Financial Modeling for Maruti Suzuki: Analyze & Evaluate
By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze industry dynamics, construct financial models, interpret balance sheets, evaluate profit and loss statements, and apply advanced ratio and cash flow analysis to real-world scenarios. This hands-on program guides learners through the Indian automobile sector with Maruti Suzuki as a live case study, combining market insights with structured financial modeling. Starting with the foundations of the automobile industry, learners progress to building and linking balance sheets and P&L statements before mastering cash flow analysis, key ratios, Dupont analysis, and valuation techniques. The course emphasizes practical application, enabling learners to translate theory into actionable insights. Through step-by-step modeling exercises, participants gain the ability to forecast financial performance, assess investment opportunities, and make data-driven business decisions. What makes this course unique is its end-to-end approach: learners not only grasp accounting and finance fundamentals but also apply them within a focused industry model. This integration of sector-specific context with financial modeling skills equips learners with a competitive advantage in corporate finance, equity research, and investment analysis.
Coursera
Créer du contenu pour les réseaux sociaux avec PicMonkey
Ce projet vous permet de créer des publications pour vos réseaux sociaux en utilisant PicMonkey, outil de conception de designs en ligne. Vous serez capables de créer des designs personnalisés pour vos réseaux sociaux Facebook, Instagram, Twitter et YouTube pour améliorer la visibilité de votre marque en ligne et fidéliser vos clients. Vous aurez toutes les compétences de base pour utiliser PicMonkey et créer facilement et rapidement des éléments graphiques variés pour votre marque ou petite entreprise.
Google Cloud
Vector Search ve Yerleştirmeler
Bu kursta yapay zeka destekli arama teknolojileri, araçları ve uygulamalarını keşfedeceksiniz. Vektör yerleştirmelerinin kullanıldığı semantik aramayı, semantik ve anahtar kelime yaklaşımlarının birleştirildiği karma aramayı ve yapay zeka temsilcisini temellendirerek yapay zeka halüsinasyonlarının en aza indirildiği veriyle artırılmış üretimi (RAG) öğrenin. Akıllı arama motorunuzu oluşturmak için Vertex AI Vector Search'ü uygulamalı olarak deneyin.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Managing the Organization
This course is intended to help you become a better manager by helping you more fully understand and deal with the complexities and challenges associated with managerial life in organizations. You will learn theories, principles, and frameworks that will help you more effectively manage and lead your organizations. You will be able to: - Analyze common managerial challenges and develop solutions to these challenges - Use power effectively and strategically to implement organizational change - Understand the foundations of organizational culture and decision-making - Navigate common decision-making pitfalls and ethical challenges - Apply principles of organization management to common challenges of management This course is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admission into these programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program at https://degrees.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/idegrees/.
EDUCBA
XHTML - Advanced Server Side Programming with PHP
This course is designed to empower learners with practical skills for building data-driven server-side applications using PHP. Through structured lessons and hands-on demonstrations, learners will explore how to manipulate arrays, define custom functions, manage file input/output (including CSV data), interact with the file system, and connect to MySQL databases. The course also emphasizes how to retrieve, format, and present dynamic data within XHTML tables—enabling the creation of well-structured, responsive web interfaces. By the end of the course, learners will be able to apply, construct, and implement core PHP techniques that are critical in real-world web development scenarios. Ideal for learners with basic HTML/XHTML understanding, this course bridges the gap between static markup and dynamic, data-centric programming.
Google Cloud
Using Cloud Error Reporting to Remediate Workload Issues on GKE
This is a self-paced lab that takes place in the Google Cloud console. In this lab, you will explore leveraging Cloud Error Reporting to understand the error reports of an application and application issues.
DeepLearning.AI
Generative AI for Everyone
Instructed by AI pioneer Andrew Ng, Generative AI for Everyone offers his unique perspective on empowering you and your work with generative AI. Andrew will guide you through how generative AI works and what it can (and can’t) do. It includes hands-on exercises where you'll learn to use generative AI to help in day-to-day work and receive tips on effective prompt engineering, as well as learning how to go beyond prompting for more advanced uses of AI. You’ll get insights into what generative AI can do, its potential, and its limitations. You’ll delve into real-world applications and learn common use cases. You’ll get hands-on time with generative AI projects to put your knowledge into action and gain insight into its impact on both business and society. This course was created to ensure everyone can be a participant in our AI-powered future.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
My Favorite Lectures @ HKUST
In 1994, the HKUST University Council established "The Michael G. Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching" to commemorate the late Founding Council Member, Mr Michael G. Gale, for his distinguished service and outstanding contributions to the development of the University. Every year, the Medal is awarded to a member of the academic staff who best exemplifies continued pursuit of excellence, devotion to teaching, and the ability to inspire and motivate others. The recipient is representative of the high quality of teaching and learning that the University offers and promotes. This course aims to showcase our students’ favorite lectures conducted by their favorite teachers who are also the Medalists. Each speaker would share with the learners his/her teaching philosophy which is vividly illustrated in the module. The course contains four modules and in each we will feature one HKUST Michael G. Gale Medal recipient. Go to this page to see a course overview video: https://youtu.be/tWES7MPtyPE Please note that this course DOES NOT offer a course certificate.
Coursera
APIs in Java: Call and Integrate an API
As a Java backend developer, why is it important to use rest endpoint? REST is a logical choice for building APIs that allow users to connect to, manage and interact with cloud services flexibly in a distributed environment. RESTful APIs are used by such sites as Amazon, Google, LinkedIn and Twitter. In this intermediate 90-minute project, you will utilize an API in your java application, create method headers for APIs, pass arguments to your java APIs, incorporate Java methods into a Java API application, and use the Java collection library in a Java application. To achieve this, you will first explore REST APIs, their methods and usage, and create a HelloWorld API with Eclipse and Maven. Moreover, you will learn how to create endpoints to retrieve, look-up, and add new data within a list of students. Using all the skills taught, you will end the project by creating a customer management API. This project is unique as it teaches you how to implement API endpoints in Java simply and efficiently in an entirely simulated environment where all the necessary software and tools are readily available. To succeed in this project, you must have a solid understanding of the client-server model, Java programming experience, and familiarity with the Eclipse IDE, Maven, and Postman.
University of Geneva
Migration, Health and Equity in Europe
Migration to and within Europe poses particular issues related to ensuring equitable access to healthcare. Throughout this course, you will gain insight into the root causes and types of migration, the current evidence and state of data in the region, examples of good practice, and how migration health can be studied and new evidence generated and translated into policy and practice. The course is specifically aimed at public health practitioners, researchers and policymakers, however, healthcare providers and educators may also find the course very useful. This course - co-developed with policy, academic, clinical and humanitarian actors - is strongly and uniquely positioned to give you the needed skills and knowledge to build a bridge between research and practice. The course was created with the University of Milan in collaboration with the Lancet Migration European hub and support from the 4EU+ Alliance. This course was based on the Series on Addressing Migration and Health Inequity in Europe published in May 2024 in The Lancet Regional Health - Europe. The learning objectives of this MOOC are fourfold: 1. To understand the typology of migration and forced displacement to and within Europe and the potential effects on health 2. To be aware of the systemic barriers to accessing health services and healthcare facing refugee and migrant populations in Europe 3. To identify good practices for promoting health and access to health services and healthcare for refugee and migrant populations 4. To explain and analyse the ethical challenges surrounding evidence generation for refugee and migrant health We hope that this course will change your perspectives and improve your knowledge and, ultimately, make your work more evidence-based and equitable for migrants, refugees and other displaced populations. Enjoy!
Kennesaw State University
Strategies for Planned Social Change with Jagdish Sheth
Many social issues are within the realm of public policy and civil organizations (NGOS), but corporations can also enable and champion social change. The business of business is more than business. As more and more companies engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR), they need to understand the ultimate users’ perceptions and motivations. This course, taught by Professor Jagdish Sheth, 2020 Padma Bhushan Award winner for Literature and Education, includes examples such as environmental sustainability, mindful consumption, and the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Planned social change requires understanding customers’ predispositions and their actual behavior.