Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
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About this course: 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/ - CDC's Emergency Response and Recovery Branch: http://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/healthprotection/errb/index.html 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 coun…
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When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan .
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- Paid plan: Commit to earning a Certificate—it's a trusted, shareable way to showcase your new skills.
About this course: 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/ - CDC's Emergency Response and Recovery Branch: http://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/healthprotection/errb/index.html 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: 1. Describe a complex humanitarian crisis in terms of magnitude, person, time and place. 2. Calculate basic epidemiology measures. 3. Evaluate the strengths and limitations of epidemiological data within the context of CHE. 4. Develop public health programs and strategies responsive to the diverse cultural values and traditions of the community being served. 5. Identify internal and external problems that may affect the delivery of essential public health services in a CHE. 6. Identify the different technical areas in a public health response in CHEs.
Created by: Emory University-
Taught by: Dabney P. Evans, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor
Hubert Department of Global Health. Rollins School of Public Health. Director, Center for Humanitarian Emergencies. -
Taught by: Cyrus Shahpar, Assistant Professor, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine & Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health
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Emory University Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the world's leading research universities. Its mission is to create, preserve, teach and apply knowledge in the service of humanity.Syllabus
WEEK 1
Setting the Stage: Refugees, Displaced Persons, Conflict, and Complex Emergencies
Defining complex humanitarian emergencies, the top priorities and response, and main actors involved.
5 videos, 2 readings expand
- Reading: Getting Started
- Video: Intro/Welcome
- Video: What are CHEs/Top Priorities
- Video: Major Actors
- Video: Data Collection in Emergencies
- Video: Overview/Summary
- Reading: Readings & Resources
Graded: MODULE 1 Quiz
WEEK 2
Healthcare in the Emergency Phase
Mental health programming for populations impacted by emergencies, reproductive health, food and nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene.
5 videos, 1 reading expand
- Video: Mental Health Populations
- Video: Reproductive Health
- Video: Food and Nutrition
- Video: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
- Video: Overview/Summary
- Reading: Readings and Resources
Graded: MODULE 2 QUIZ
WEEK 3
Disease Control
Disease control, and communicable non-communicable diseases.
8 videos, 1 reading expand
- Video: Diarrheal Diseases
- Video: Vaccine Preventable Diseases / Measles
- Video: Malaria Control
- Video: Infectious Disease Emergency Response
- Video: Communicable Diseases - Acute Respiratory Infections
- Video: Non-Communicable Diseases
- Video: Overview/Summary
- Video: Supplementary: Diarrheal Diseases: A true life example from Haiti, 20
- Reading: Readings and Resources
Graded: MODULE 3 QUIZ
WEEK 4
Program Management
Overview of an essential component of emergency management - program management.
5 videos, 1 reading expand
- Video: Shelter and Site Planning / Camp Management
- Video: Logistics Part I
- Video: Logistics, Part II
- Video: Mental Health Aid Workers
- Video: Wrap Up
- Reading: Readings and Resources
Graded: MODULE 4 QUIZ
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