Welcome message and overview of the course

Dear participants, Warm welcome to this course” medical parasitology”.

This course is designed to provide basic knowledge on the life cycle, habitat, mode of transmission, the medical importance of the parasites, physiological effects of parasites and pathological conditions related to parasites which will enable you to manage parasitic disease. Medical parasitology is a specialized branch of science dedicated to the study of parasites that infect humans and cause diseases. It focuses on understanding the life cycles, transmission methods, clinical effects, and control measures associated with these parasites. Within this field, various types of parasites are investigated, including single-celled protozoa, multicellular helminths (worms), and parasites transmitted by arthropods. Medical parasitologists examine how these organisms interact with the human body, diagnose infections using various techniques, and contribute to epidemiological studies that guide public health interventions. Additionally, they play a vital role in research and innovation to combat parasitic diseases and improve healthcare outcomes. This course will take you 40 hours within 8 weeks (means 5 hours for each week) to complete it. The course will be delivered fully online.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course , you will be able to:
1.    Describe the life cycle, habitat, mode of transmission, and medical importance of the parasites
2.    Explain the physiological effects of parasites and pathological conditions related to parasites
3.    Apply knowledge of parasites in the management of parasitic diseases

 Indicative contents

1.     General introduction

2.     Protozoology

3.     Helminthology