COVID-19 National Rapid Response Teams Online Learning Programme


The COVID-19 National Rapid Response Teams Online Learning Programme covers the essential elements that you, as a member of the national RRT, may wish to take into account as you perform COVID-19 related activities.

This is the second version of the programme. The content of all modules was updated to integrate lessons learnt so far from the COVID-19 pandemic, reflected on latest WHO recommendations and guidelines as of March 2021.

You will be able to download your certificate of completion for each module completed.

The objective of this online learning programme is to provide National Rapid Response Teams members with the key knowledge and tools needed to early detect and effectively respond to a COVID-19 outbreak.

(Version 2.0 - May 2021)

MODULE 01: Key considerations for Rapid Response Teams in the context of COVID-19

The objective of this module is to enable you applying standard precautions and additional precautions in the context in the context of a COVID-19 outbreak.


MODULE 02: How to apply Infection Prevention and Control measures in the context of COVID-19?

The objective of this module is to enable users to apply standard Infection Prevention and Control measures at all times, for all patients.

MODULE 03: How to conduct active case finding and contact tracing in the context of COVID-19?

The objective of this module is to describe the composition, characteristics and key activities of a RRT based on the COVID-19 response context and needs.

MODULE 04: How to manage epidemiological data in the context of COVID-19?

The objective of this module is to provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to efficiently manage epidemiological data in the context of COVID-19 outbreak.

MODULE 05: How to manage laboratory samples to be tested for SARS-CoV-2?

The module aims at enabling users to identify samples to collect for SARS-CoV-2 testing, interpret PPE use for COVID-19 contexts, and implement appropriate processes to collect, store, and transport samples.

MODULE 06: How to apply Occupational Health and Safety measures in the context of COVID-19?

The objective of this module is to enable you to identify the occupational health and safety hazards, assess key risks and outline measures for their management during field work, in the context of COVID-19 outbreak.

MODULE 07: How to communicate risk in the context of COVID-19?

The objective of this module is to enable users to communicate risk, using the appropriate principles and tolls, in the context of COVID-19.

MODULE 08: How to engage communities in the context of COVID-19?

The objective of this module is to enable users to engage communities, using the appropriate principles and tools in the different emergency phases, in the context of COVID-19.