Influenza
- Course Duration2 months
- Learning FormatOnline Learning
- Course Fee£ 199 GBP
Course Overview
This intensive course on Influenza: Clinical Management & Prevention delivers the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to diagnose, manage, and prevent influenza outbreaks in healthcare and community settings. Developed for healthcare professionals, public health workers, and students in medical fields, this course blends virological theory with practical, hands-on learning. You’ll explore virology, diagnostics, treatment options, vaccination strategies, and outbreak control, using real-world scenarios and global health frameworks to prepare for seasonal and pandemic influenza challenges.
Course Curriculum
- Overview of influenza viruses, types, epidemiology, and global health impact.
- Covers viral structure, subtypes, antigenic drift and shift, and mechanisms of infection and replication.
- Discusses signs and symptoms, complications, differential diagnosis, laboratory tests, and rapid diagnostics.
- Reviews antiviral drugs, mechanisms of action, indications, resistance, and supportive care management.
- Covers types of influenza vaccines, immunisation guidelines, vaccine efficacy, and public health vaccination programs.
- Explains global surveillance systems, outbreak investigation, containment strategies, and pandemic preparedness.
- Discusses influenza in high-risk groups (elderly, pregnant women, immunocompromised) and emerging avian or novel influenza strains.
Skills Covered
- • Influenza virus identification and virology
- • Diagnostic interpretation and differential evaluation
- • Antiviral prescribing and resistance management
- • Vaccine strategy development and delivery
- • Outbreak response and pandemic preparedness
- • Care for high-risk populations and novel strains
Why join this program?
- • Designed for healthcare professionals and health science students.
- • Project-based learning with real outbreak scenarios.
- • Globally relevant knowledge aligned with UK and WHO guidelines.
- • Improve your confidence in handling seasonal and pandemic influenza.
Course Objectives/key Features
- • 48 hours of expert-curated, clinically focused content.
- • Interactive learning modules and clinical case simulations.
- • Downloadable guidelines and vaccine planning toolkits.
- • Tutor support and peer learning environment.
- • 100% online and self-paced.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:- • Explain the virology and evolution of influenza viruses.
- • Diagnose and differentiate influenza from similar infections.
- • Apply antiviral therapies and manage complications.
- • Lead vaccination campaigns and health promotion initiatives.
- • Prepare for and respond to influenza outbreaks and pandemics.
Why Choose London Technology College?
- • Open to All – Whether you're brand new or brushing up your skills, our courses are designed to meet you where you are.
- • Practical Approach – Learn by doing, with hands-on exercises that reflect real-world office tasks.
- • Experienced Tutors – Our instructors bring real industry know-how and a passion for teaching.
- • Certificate of Completion – Add an accredited certificate to your CV or LinkedIn profile to boost your job prospects.
- • Flexible Learning Options – Study at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. Ideal for working professionals and international students seeking flexibility without compromising quality.
- • Job-Ready Skills – Get trained in tools and techniques that employers actually look for.
- • Support That Stays With You – Need help? Our team is here from start to finish—no question is too small.
- • Learn at Your Own Pace – Take your time or move quickly—the course is designed to adapt to your needs.
- • Hands-On Projects – Put your skills into action with tasks like reports, spreadsheets, resumes, and more.
Certificate of Completion
On completing the course, learners will receive a professional Certificate in Influenza: Clinical Management & Prevention from London Technology College. This credential confirms your ability to assess, manage, and prevent influenza in diverse healthcare and public health environments.
Earn Your Influenza Control Certificate:
- • UK-verified certificate from London Technology College.
- • In-depth clinical and virological understanding.
- • Competency in vaccine strategies and pandemic preparedness.
- • Ideal for NHS, public health, and global health professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Healthcare workers, public health professionals, and medical students.
No, the course is beginner-friendly but also valuable for experienced professionals.
Yes, it’s issued by London Technology College and valued for CPD and professional development.
1 month (self-paced), with approximately 48 hours of learning material.
Yes, you can study anytime, anywhere.
No formal exam—assessments include module quizzes and applied scenarios.