Mpox is a viral zoonotic disease that poses significant public health challenges. Recent outbreaks have highlighted the importance of strengthening healthcare workers' capacity to respond effectively. This course is designed for healthcare professionals, frontline responders, and public health practitioners seeking to enhance their knowledge of Mpox prevention, control, and patient care.

Throughout the course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Mpox, including its causative agent, modes of transmission, and epidemiological patterns. Drawing from publicly available guidelines from WHO, UNICEF, IFRC, and other trusted sources, this course offers evidence-based strategies for diagnosis, treatment, and infection prevention and control (IPC) measures. Special attention is given to mental health support for healthcare workers and effective communication strategies to engage communities and mitigate stigma.

The course also covers the importance of vaccination, the role of surveillance in controlling outbreaks, and targeted interventions to protect vulnerable populations, including children, pregnant women, and individuals with compromised immunity. Real-world case studies and practical scenarios help participants apply learned concepts to real-life situations.

The course follows a modular structure, with each module containing bite-sized lessons (15–20 minutes each) that facilitate easy learning. Interactive activities and scenario-based exercises are incorporated to enhance engagement and retention. There are no graded assessments—participants can explore and revisit activities as often as needed to deepen their understanding.

By the end of this course, learners will be equipped to:

• Recognize Mpox symptoms and transmission risks

• Implement IPC measures and healthcare protocols

• Support community awareness and patient care

• Apply stress management techniques to support their own mental health and well-being

This course empowers healthcare workers with the skills needed to protect themselves, their patients, and their communities from Mpox, fostering safer and more resilient healthcare environments.

To learn more about the efficacy of online learning and online learning at NextGenU.org please see “A Novel Integration of Online and Flipped Classroom Instructional Models in Public Health Higher Education,” (2014), BMC Medical Education,  “Building Public Health Capacity through Online Global Learning,” (2018), Open Praxis, or on NextGenU.org’s publication page.
There are five modules to complete, which include:

Module 1: Introduction to Mpox

Module 2: Infection and Prevention Control

Module 3: Screening and Evaluation

Module 4 Caring for Mpox Patients

Module 5: Scientific and Societal Responses to Mpox

The completion time for this course is estimated at 1 hour 30 minutes, comprising 45 minutes of learning resources and 45 minutes of microlearning content. The course requires the completion of three microlessons.

After completing the microlessons, you'll gain access to a final exam at the end of the course. This exam features a detailed scenario that integrates all the concepts learned.

Once you’ve passed the final exam, you will receive a certificate from NextGenU.org and our course’s co-sponsoring organizations. We keep your personal information confidential, never sell any of your information, and only use anonymized data for research purposes. Also, we are happy to report your testing information and share your work with anyone (your school, employer, etc.) at your request.

Engaging with this Course:

You can enroll in this course or  browse this course for free for personal enrichment; there are no requirements.

To PASS and Obtain a Certificate, a learner must successfully complete:

• All the reading requirements

• All quizzes and pass with a 80% with unlimited attempts

• All activities

• The final exam, with a pass grade of 80% required 

• The self and course evaluation forms

NextGenU.org is happy to provide your institution with

• A link to and description of the course training so that they can see all its components, including the cosponsoring universities and other professional organization cosponsors;

• Your grade on the final exam;

• Your work products (e.g., case study activities), and any other required or optional shared materials that you produce and authorize to share with them; 

• Your evaluations -- course and self-assessments;

• A copy of your certificate, along with the co-sponsoring universities and other organizations listed.

Next Steps

1. Take the short knowledge pre-test. It allows us to assess various aspects of the course itself.
2. Complete the registration form.
3. Begin the course with Module 1: Introduction to Mpox
4. In each lesson, read the description, complete all required readings and any required activity, and take the corresponding quizzes.

Disclaimer: This content is designed to enhance your study; we cannot guarantee that the successful completion of these materials will enable you to work in your place of residence as regulations vary by location. If you plan to practice using your new knowledge, to ensure safety and compliance with your local laws, you must successfully complete a program of study approved by the government and relevant local regulatory agencies in your place of practice. 

NextGenU.org does not directly confer academic degrees or guarantee that learning institutions will accept NextGenU.org coursework for credit.