Target audience
The course is specifically designed for vets or laboratory staff responsible for implementing diagnostic techniques to detect PPR virus (PPRV). The course can also be useful to anyone with a general interest in learning about the pathogenicity, clinical disease, epidemiology, and control of the virus.
Requirements and qualifications
Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection is essential. The course is prepared in English (UK).
Course description
This eLearning course designed in collaboration with subject matter experts in the PPRV WOAH reference laboratory at Pirbright, is intended to broaden participants understanding of PPR, and the virus which causes it. The course specifically focuses on information that would be useful for vets or laboratory staff undertaking laboratory diagnostic testing of PPRV.
Learning outcomes
Divided into 5 individual modules, you will be able to:
- Discuss the history, impact, host range and global eradication campaign for PPRV.
- Recognise the clinical signs of PPRV and compare to similar diseases for differential diagnoses.
- Describe the viral structure, transcription, and genetic lineages for PPRV.
- Explain the importance of laboratory diagnosis for PPRV including samples type and test selection.as well as describing penside tests for PPRV.
- Describe laboratory diagnostics including molecular, virological, and serological techniques.
- Discuss disease control and risk mitigation strategies including vaccination.
Course modules
The course comprises of the following modules:
| Module title | Duration (minutes) | No of Questions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introductory module | 30 | 7 |
| 2. | The Disease | 30 | 7 |
| 3. | The Virus | 30 | 9 |
| 4. | Diagnostic Tests | 30 | 9 |
| 5. | Disease Control | 30 | 9 |
A certificate will be awarded to individuals successfully completing all modules of the course.
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Next steps
Contact Pirbright Training for portal access details.