Table 1 The structure of the WeMed program
Structure | Objectives | Main Contents |
|---|---|---|
The learning content module | To provide students with the essential knowledge of preventing infectious diseases in the laboratory. | • Introduction to biosafety level 1, 2, and 3 • Foundation of personal protection • Infection prevention and control recommendations for patients with suspected or confirmed infectious diseases • Epidemiology of viral hepatitis • Epidemiology of HIV • Epidemiology of HFMD • The prevention and treatment of HFMD • Epidemiology of COVID-19 |
The interactive practice module | Drop and drag activities to allow students interacting with WeMed to practice the laboratory biosafety techniques and skills. | • Safe handling of specimens in the laboratory • Putting on and removing PPE (i.e., coveralls, footwear, gloves, and eye protection) • Hand hygiene • Use of biological safety cabinets • Disinfection and sterilization • Waste handling • Risk control guidelines • Emergency procedures for microbiological laboratories |
The self-assessment module | Self-test promotes active learning and reinforce the knowledge acquired by students. | • Safe handling of specimens in the laboratory • Pre-use checks, putting on and removing PPE • Hand hygiene • Use of biological safety cabinets • Disinfection and sterilization • Waste handling • Risk control guidelines • Emergency procedures for microbiological laboratories |