Post-COVID Care and Long COVID Overview
Post-COVID Care Requirements
Tests and Investigations
Self and Supported Management
Referral Pathways
Children and Young People
Supporting Health and Social Care Workers
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Long COVID-GPs
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Brief Description
After completing this section, learners will understand: The key definitions for the post-acute phase of COVID-19, including long COVID. The most commonly reported symptoms associated with long COVID. Current data on the prevalence and impact of long COVID. How COVID-19 vaccination influences the risk and severity of long COVID. Module 1 : Introduction
By the end of this section, you should understand: Definitions of the post-acute phase of COVID-19 (including long COVID) The most common symptoms associated with long COVID Information on the prevalence and impact of long COVID How COVID-19 vaccination affects the risk of developing long COVID Module 2 : Post–COVID Care Requirement
By the end of this section, you should understand: The requirements of post-COVID services The principles of care for managing long COVID Module 3 : Tests and Investigations
By the end of this section, you should be able to: Understand the role of primary care in managing long COVID Explain how long COVID is diagnosed Recognize what patients expect from a person-centered consultation Identify tests and investigations used to support diagnosis Module 4: Self And Supported Management
By the end of this section, you should understand: Key self and supported symptom management strategies Sources of peer and community support available for individuals with long COVID Module 5: Referral pathways
By the end of this section, you should be able to understand: The referral requirements for post-COVID care The referral pathways for long COVID services The importance of multidisciplinary collaboration (MDTs) The role of allied health professionals in rehabilitation Module 6 : Children And Young People
Most children and young people (CYP) experience mild or no symptoms from COVID-19. A small but significant group develop long COVID or Pediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome (PIMS-TS). Early identification and multidisciplinary management are essential for recovery and wellbeing. Module 7 : Supporting Health And Social Care Workers
By the end of this section, you should understand: The higher prevalence of long COVID symptoms among health and social care professionals. The support systems and resources available to assist affected workers.