Virtual university education strategy in environmental health for deconfinement: case of Ecuador

ABSTRACT

Environmental Health takes on a relevant role in the framework of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the different activities that must be developed from its approach to the prevention and control of the virus transmission, being useful for its containment and the progressive population deconfinement. In this sense, educational training in the area is necessary, and considering the restrictions and limitations to access, it was established the creation of a basic virtual course on the actions of the different protocols issued in Ecuador from Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabi, The proposal is made up of six (6) completely remote modules Relevant definitions, Basic lines of action, Personal actions, Cleaning and disinfection of spaces, Drinking water and comprehensive sanitation system, and Environmental surveillance of recreational spaces. The contents will be taught completely remotely, set on the Moodle digital platform, with didactic resources and different evaluation strategies in order to build knowledge.