Have you ever wondered how a virus works?

Want to know more about how a virus works? Then this doesn't have to be a mystery with our unique storytelling approach to science. What is a virus? What is a PCR test? How does a virus make us feel unwell? How does a vaccine work? What is an antibody? Worried that it will be too complicated? Then this basic introductory online workshop is for you! With a combination of videos, quizzes to test your learning and a certificate of achievement. You'll learn everything you need to know to about viruses. Take it at your own pace and come back to review the lessons any time.

  • Suitable for all learners, accessible to those with no prior knowledge and consolidation for those already working healthcare settings.

  • Learn about how fun and simple storytelling can be used to simply explain scientific concepts

  • Check your understanding after each section

  • Have confidence to explain how a virus works and use this knowledge in further learning.

  • This course is designed to complement our comprehensive in house training and online training on blood testing.

  • You'll have unlimited access to your workshop materials so you can revisit and review the resources as you need them

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • How to use this course

    • Welcome

    • A message from your instructor

    • Before we begin...
  • 2

    How a virus works

    • Introduction

    • Test your learning

    • Viral Infection and Testing

    • Test your learning

    • How the body fights a viral infection

    • Test your learning

    • Protection from future infections

    • Test your learning

    • How Vaccines Work

    • Test your learning

    • How viral infections make us feel unwell

    • Test your learning

    • Summary

  • 3

    Next Steps...

    • Congratulations ! Next steps and more resources for you...

    • Before you go...

    • Certificate of Achievement