Feb 26, 2020
Host Kevin Patton alerts us to the potential impact of influenza and other outbreaks on our courses and provides advice and options for preparation, handling impacts, and more! In the absence of outbreaks, these tips also help cope with normal winter absences resulting from illnesses.
00:42 | Why Winterize
in Mid Winter?
04:16 | Sponsored by AAA
04:33 | Learning from Past Epidemics and
Pandemics
08:49 | Sponsored by HAPI
09:11 | Staying Home. I Mean It!
16:04 | Sponsored by HAPS
21:49 | Survey Says...
22:19 | Final Thoughts
26:56 | Staying Connected
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Just think: your family are the people most likely to give you the flu. (Jane Wagner)
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We are now in a flu (influenza) season and on the verge of a coronavirus pandemic. Maybe we should have talked about this earlier, eh? But better late than never!
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Back in the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918, St. Louis had a much lower impact than other major U.S. cities. The key was implementation of "social distancing," which we can implement in our personal lives—and in our courses.
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The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is a graduate program for A&P teachers. A combination of science courses (enough to qualify you to teach at the college level) and courses in contemporary instructional practice, this program helps you power up your teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. Check it out!
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Yeah, we want to come to school. We want our students to be regular participants in class. But, you know, sometimes the public good takes precedent over what we think is "right" or honorable.
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The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) is a sponsor of this podcast. You can help appreciate their support by clicking the link below and checking out the many resources and benefits found there. Don't forget the HAPS Awards, which provide assistance for participating in the HAPS Annual Conference.
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Preparation is a great strategy to minimize harm, right?
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Apology: Long after recording this episode, I realized that the term "Spanish flu" that I used is a derogatory term. My intent was not to cause harm and I apologize to everyone hurt by my use of the term. Please listen to Episode 72 for the audio apology.
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