Course Title: Certification in Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) for Infectious Diseases

Designed by: Skillversity
Duration: 1 Month (4 Weeks)
Mode: Online / Hybrid
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Weekly Modules Breakdown

Week 1: Introduction to Rapid Diagnostic Testing (RDT)

• Overview of Infectious Diseases & the Need for Rapid Testing

• Types of Rapid Diagnostic Tests: Antigen, Antibody, & Molecular Tests

• Advantages & Limitations of RDT Compared to Conventional Methods

• Principles of Lateral Flow Assays (LFA) & Immunochromatography

• Sample Collection, Handling, & Biosafety in RDT

Week 2: RDT for Common Bacterial & Viral Infections

• RDT for COVID-19: Antigen & Antibody-Based Detection

• Rapid Tests for Influenza, Dengue, & Malaria Detection

• RDT for Tuberculosis (TB-LAM & Xpert MTB/RIF Assay)

• Point-of-Care Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) – HIV, Syphilis

• Case Study: Comparing RDT vs. PCR in Disease Outbreaks

Week 3: Quality Control & Interpretation of RDT Results

• Factors Affecting Sensitivity & Specificity of RDTs

• Troubleshooting False Positives & False Negatives

• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) in RDT Handling & Storage

• Interpretation of RDT Results in Clinical & Field Settings

• Case Study: Role of RDT in Early Detection & Disease Surveillance

Week 4: Advanced RDT Technologies & Future Trends

• CRISPR-Based & Next-Generation RDT Innovations

• AI & Digital Technologies in RDT Interpretation

• Regulatory & Ethical Considerations in RDT Implementation

• Case Study: RDT Deployment in Low-Resource Settings

• Final Project: Designing an RDT Implementation Plan for an Infectious Disease

Assessment & Certification

• Weekly Quizzes & Assignments

• Practical Demonstrations (if applicable)

• Final Online Examination

• Certificate of Completion by Skillversity