Course Summary
This course explores the intersection of public health and humanitarian response in crisis situations. Students will learn about the unique challenges faced by organizations providing aid in emergencies and how public health principles can be applied to improve outcomes.Key Learning Points
- Understand the unique challenges of providing humanitarian aid in crisis situations
- Learn how public health principles can be applied to improve outcomes in emergency response
- Explore case studies and real-world examples of humanitarian public health in action
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $65,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $65,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $70,000 - $110,000
- India: ₹6,00,000 - ₹12,00,000
- Spain: €35,000 - €60,000
- USA: $65,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $70,000 - $110,000
- India: ₹6,00,000 - ₹12,00,000
- Spain: €35,000 - €60,000
- USA: $50,000 - $80,000
- India: ₹4,00,000 - ₹8,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €40,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop an understanding of the unique challenges faced by public health organizations in crisis situations
- Learn how to apply public health principles to improve outcomes in emergency response
- Gain insight into the role of public health in humanitarian aid
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of public health principles
- Familiarity with crisis management and emergency response
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced
- Video lectures
- Case studies
- Real-world examples
Similar Courses
- Healthcare in Crisis: Understanding the Global Response
- Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview
- Disaster Preparedness
Notable People in This Field
- Dr. Joanne Liu
- Dr. Paul Farmer
- Dr. David Nabarro
Related Books
Description
This course, Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2, addresses public health issues of people affected by disasters, both natural or conflict-related. It discusses the many changes that occur in people’s lives when they are uprooted by a disaster, including many important topics related to humanitarian crises, such as when there is an epidemic a public health emergency; what do we mean with the humanitarian development nexus; what are the basics of disaster epidemiology and surveillance; humanitarian principles; and other very relevant topics. We will explore what humanitarian interventions could look like if we want to mitigate the effects of disasters.
Outline
- Module 1: Disease Outbreak Management (Kevin Clarke)
- Course Introduction
- Introduction to Disease Outbreak Management
- Disease Outbreaks: Key Concepts
- Outbreak Detection and Rapid Response Strategies
- Incident Management Principles
- Outbreak Response Monitoring for Decision Making
- Disease Outbreak Management Quiz
- Module 2: Maternal and Newborn Health (Hannah Tappis)
- Introduction to Maternal and Newborn Health
- Maternal and Newborn Health Risks
- Maternal and Newborn Health Services
- Maternal and Newborn Health Services in Humanitarian Settings
- Maternal and Newborn Health Quiz
- Module 3: Disaster Epidemiology and Surveillance (Les Roberts)
- Introduction to Disaster Epidemiology and Surveillance: The Role of Data During Complex Emergencies
- Disaster Epidemiology and Surveillance
- Surveys vs. Surveillance (There’s so Much Good about Surveillance!)
- Surveys vs. Surveillance (But There Are Downsides of Surveillance)
- Typhoid in Dushambe: An Example of a Crisis Where Different Data Methods Filled Different Needs
- Volcanic Eruption —Goma, 2002: An Example of a Crisis Where Different Data Methods Filled Different Needs
- Disaster Epidemiology and Surveillance Quiz
- Module 4: Humanitarian Principles (Gilbert Burnham)
- Introduction to Humanitarian Principles
- Introduction to the Principles
- The Basic Ethical Principles
- Humanitarian Dilemmas—Or Are They Just Hard Choices?
- Where the Humanitarian Problems Commonly Are
- Help in Making Ethical Decisions
- Humanitarian Principles Quiz
- Module 5: International Health Regulations and the Global Health Security Agenda (Lauren Sauer)
- Introduction to International Health Regulations and the Global Health Security Agenda
- Potential Public Health Emergency of International Concern
- Implementing International Health Regulations
- Global Health Security
- International Health Regulations and the Global Health Security Agenda Quiz
- Module 6: Humanitarian and Development Nexus (Paul Spiegel)
- Introduction Humanitarian and Development Nexus
- What Is the Humanitarian-Development Nexus (HDN)?
- A Development Approach to Humanitarian Emergencies
- The Humanitarian-Development Nexus in Practice
- Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF)
- Humanitarian and Development Nexus Quiz
- Module 7: Infant Feeding in Disasters (Mija Ververs)
- Introduction to Infant Feeding in Humanitarian Crises
- Why Does Infant Feeding Matter in a Disaster Setting?
- What Are the Recommendations on Infant Feeding?
- Why Is Safe and Appropriate Infant Feeding so Important?
- How Do Breastfeeding Practices Differ Across the World?
- What Are the Warning Signs for Potential Problems on Infant Feeding in a Disaster?
- How to Handle Infant Feeding in a Disaster
- When Would You Need to Provide Breast-Milk Substitutes (Infant Formula)?
- Barriers and Challenges around Infant Feeding in Emergencies
- Operational Guidance on Infant Feeding in Emergencies for Responders and Policy Makers
- Infant Feeding in Disasters Quiz
- Module 8: Humanitarian Project Design (Gilbert Burnham)
- Introduction to Humanitarian Project Design
- The Planning Cycle
- The Planning Cycle Starts with the Assessment
- The Project Design
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
- Humanitarian Project Design Quiz
- Module 9: Sexual and Reproductive Health (Hannah Tappis)
- Introduction to Reproductive Health and Rights in Humanitarian Settings
- Contraception, Family Planning, and Birth Spacing
- Maternal and Newborn Health
- Abortion
- Gender-Based Violence
- Addressing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Different Phases of Emergency Response
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Quiz
- Module 10: Mental Health and Psycho-Social Care (Sarah Murray)
- Introduction to Mental Health and Psycho-Social Care
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Problems Identified among Displaced Populations
- Identifying and Assessing Psychosocial Problems and Needs in Diverse Populations Affected by Conflict and Disaster
- Services in Humanitarian Emergencies
- Mental Health and Psycho-Social Care Quiz
- Final Project: Responding to a Humanitarian Public Health Crisis
Summary of User Reviews
This humanitarian public health course has received positive feedback from many users. The course covers various aspects related to public health and provides hands-on experience to the learners. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the use of real-life case studies that help learners to understand the practical applications of the concepts taught in the course.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging and informative course content
- Real-life case studies that help learners to understand practical applications
- Hands-on experience to the learners
- Expert instructors who are knowledgeable and helpful
- Interactive and engaging learning experience
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- Course content could be more in-depth
- Limited opportunities for interaction with other learners
- Some technical issues with the platform reported by users
- Some users found the course to be too time-consuming
Gilbert Burnham, MD
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