Parasitology Course
What will I learn?
Delve into the Parasitology Course, specifically designed for Biological Sciences professionals in Namibia. This course offers a thorough investigation of Plasmodium falciparum. You'll get to grips with its developmental changes, life cycle stages, and key features. Learn about practical control and prevention strategies, including public health initiatives and medical treatments relevant to the Namibian context. Examine how it's transmitted, focusing on environmental factors and the role of Anopheles mosquitoes common to our region. Explore the interactions between the parasite and its host, as well as the broader environmental and social effects, giving you hands-on, quality knowledge to succeed in your work.
Apoia's Unique Features
Develop skills
Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below
Become proficient in parasite life cycles: Analyse the developmental stages of Plasmodium falciparum.
Put control strategies into action: Develop effective public health interventions suitable for Namibian communities.
Check how well treatments are working: Assess medical treatments and innovative solutions within our healthcare system.
Grasp how transmission works: Explore the impact of the environment and mosquitoes in spreading the parasite.
Look at the social impacts: Investigate the effects on communities where the disease is common and the challenges in getting rid of it.
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.
- Select which chapter to commence with
- Add or remove chapters
- Increase or decrease the course workload
Examples of chapters you can include
You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below
This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.