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Basic Med Course

What will I learn?

Level up your medical skills with the Basic Med Course, tailored for healthcare workers in Senegal who want to sharpen their diagnosing abilities. We go deep into important topics like chest X-rays, how your lungs are working (pulmonary function tests), and the basics of ECGs. You'll become a master at figuring out what's wrong with patients, from talking to them properly to narrowing down what sickness they might have. Get better understanding of the heart and lungs, including high blood pressure, heart problems, asthma, and COPD. Learn how to check patients properly and make good plans for figuring out what's going on. Join now for learning that's straight to the point and top quality.

Apoia's Unique Features

Accessible online course for a lifetime
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online assistance available
Select and arrange the chapters you want to study
Customize the course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance the development of the practical skills listed below

Get good at reading chest X-rays to find out what's wrong accurately.

Learn how to talk to patients properly to get all the important information.

Be able to look at ECG results and spot heart problems.

Improve your skills in figuring out exactly what sickness a patient has.

Learn to make assessment plans with the right tests to diagnose problems.

Suggested overview

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before getting started, you can adjust the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to begin with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You'll be able to create more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional growth. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.