Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
The Center for Humanitarian Emergencies is a partnership between CDC’s Emergency Response and Recovery Branch and the Rollins School of Public Health that drives global collaboration, research and evidence based training to improve the lives and well-being of populations impacted by humanitarian emergencies.- Center for Humanitarian Emergencies: http://www.che.emory.edu/
This course covers the technical and management principles that are the basis of planning, implementing, and evaluating health programs for acutely displaced populations in developing countries. The emphasis is on refugees in camp situations. The course includes modules on assessment, nutrition, epidemiology of major health problems, surveillance, and program management in the context of an international relief operation.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe a complex humanitarian crisis in terms of magnitude, person, time and place.
- Calculate basic epidemiology measures.
- Evaluate the strengths and limitations of epidemiological data within the context of CHE.
- Develop public health programs and strategies responsive to the diverse cultural values and traditions of the community being served.
- Identify internal and external problems that may affect the delivery of essential public health services in a CHE.
- Identify the different technical areas in a public health response in CHEs.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Setting the Stage: Refugees, Displaced Persons, Conflict, and Complex Emergencies
Week 2
Healthcare in the Emergency Phase
Week 3
Disease Control
Week 4
Program Management
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Good introductory course. Very short modules/lessons, but plenty of readings. Would have preferred a more advanced course, or sections that would go more in-depth and provide practicals.
It was really great doing this course. Quite informative. I expected more though. Especially on mental health and project management.
The course covered the mains issues of a very complex topic in a very compact way, I have definitely extended my skills and knowledge! Thanks to the lecturers!
Actually, Its awesome learning at coursera, but am yet to have my certificate after being debited.
