Welcome to the LSHTM e-Learning Showcase
This page offers prospective students a glimpse into a selection of e-Learning short courses and modules offered by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Take a few moments to browse sections taken from some of our online study material:- feel free to explore the sections in greater detail and if you would like to find out more, please refer to the contact information included below.
Clinical Trials
The need for rigorous evaluation of components of health care is increasingly recognised worldwide. An important type of evaluation is the randomised controlled clinical trial. What is more, the field is growing and offers excellent career prospects. The MSc (or PG Diploma) in Clinical Trials course by distance learning is suitable for both those wishing to gain an overall understanding of trials before moving into the field, and those who have general or specialist experience in clinical trials. It is suitable for students working in high, middle and low income countries. (Click here for more details on the DL MSc Clinical Trials course.)
This showcase offers 4 Study Modules for you to review.
Infectious Diseases course
A selection of sessions from the AIDS and Malaria modules which comprise optional elements of the School's distance learning MSc in Infectious Diseases course can be viewed here. The modules can also be studied as standalone courses. These sample sessions are interactive and include some self-assessment exercises. (Full details of the DL MSc Infectious Diseases course can be accessed here.)
Introductory Epidemiology
Review the Showcase Version of this Continuing Professional Development (CDP) online short course. Once you arrive at the homepage, click on the Index link to browse the course material. Please remember this is a sample course and not all tools will be functional.
(Click here for more details on the School's CPD course.)
Travel Medicine
The numbers of overseas visits made by UK residents has been increasing by 15% annually, reaching 60 million in 2006. With these rising numbers of people travelling to foreign destinations, good travel health provision is of the utmost importance and has made knowledge of Travel Medicine an essential part of UK medical practice. This online CPD course forms an introduction to Travel Medicine, concentrating on pragmatic focused issues in the field, and encompassing key components in the delivery of basic travel health provision. (Click here for more details of the School's CPD courses.)
