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Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 12 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة Johns Hopkins University
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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. This course is a follow-up to Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1, which dealt with changes in disease patterns, access to health care, livelihoods, shelter, sanitary conditions, nutritional status, and other issues. The course content is a mix of theoretical knowledge and many practical examples from recent disasters. We think this course is unique because it contains so many practical ‘real-life’ examples and is taught be instructors and guest lecturers who together have over 200 years of experience in this field. The course consists of 10 modules totaling approximately 14-16 hours of delivered content with an additional 2-3 hours of self-work (quizzes and writing and evaluating a short peer-review assignment) as well as lively discussions forums. The first course, Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1 (PHHC1), has been designed in a way that each module builds on the lessons of previous modules. However, the modules from this second course, Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2 (PHHC2) can be accessed in any order and some can stand alone. You do not necessarily need to do PHHC1 before PHHC2, but it might be helpful to take some or all of PHHC1, as some of the basic or fundamental issues are covered in this course. PHHC2 contains a somewhat more diverse set of topics than the previous course as it deals with more complicated issues. You do not have to pay for this course if you choose to enroll without a certificate. Sometimes referred to as auditing, enrolling without a certificate means that you will have access to all of the videos and discussions. The only difference is that you will not be able to take the quizzes to earn a certificate upon completion. Click the Audit or Enroll Without A Certificate link to sign up and begin the course. Visit the Learner Help Center for more details about your enrollment options.

الوحدات

Welcome to the Course

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Course Introduction

Disease Outbreak Management

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Disease Outbreak Management Quiz

5 Videos

  • Introduction to Disease Outbreak Management
  • Disease Outbreaks: Key Concepts
  • Outbreak Detection and Rapid Response Strategies
  • Incident Management Principles
  • Outbreak Response Monitoring for Decision Making

Maternal and Newborn Health

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Maternal and Newborn Health Quiz

4 Videos

  • Introduction to Maternal and Newborn Health
  • Maternal and Newborn Health Risks
  • Maternal and Newborn Health Services
  • Maternal and Newborn Health Services in Humanitarian Settings

Weekly Discussion: Disease Control During Outbreaks

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Disease Control During Outbreaks

Disaster Epidemiology and Surveillance

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Disaster Epidemiology and Surveillance Quiz

6 Videos

  • 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

Humanitarian Principles

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Humanitarian Principles Quiz

6 Videos

  • 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

Weekly Discussion: Vulnerable Populations

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Vulnerable Populations

International Health Regulations and the Global Health Security Agenda

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • International Health Regulations and the Global Health Security Agenda Quiz

4 Videos

  • 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

Humanitarian and Development Nexus

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Humanitarian and Development Nexus Quiz

5 Videos

  • 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)

Weekly Discussion: Transitioning from Relief to Aid

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Transitioning from Relief to Developmental Aid

Infant Feeding in Disasters

    • 10 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Infant Feeding in Disasters Quiz

10 Videos

  • 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

Humanitarian Project Design

    • 5 Videos
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  • Humanitarian Project Design Quiz

5 Videos

  • Introduction to Humanitarian Project Design
  • The Planning Cycle
  • The Planning Cycle Starts with the Assessment
  • The Project Design
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

Weekly Discussion: Preparedness

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Preparedness

Sexual and Reproductive Health

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Quiz

6 Videos

  • 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

Mental Health and Psycho-Social Care

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Mental Health and Psycho-Social Care Quiz

4 Videos

  • 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

Weekly Discussion: Psychological Effects

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Psychological Effects

Responding to a Humanitarian Public Health Crisis

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Responding to a Humanitarian Public Health Crisis

Auto Summary

Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2, offered by Coursera, delves into public health challenges faced during disasters, both natural and conflict-related. Taught by seasoned experts with over 200 years of combined experience, the course features 10 modules blending theory and practical examples from recent crises. Spanning 14-16 hours of content plus self-work, this foundational course is suitable for health professionals and humanitarian workers. Subscription options include Starter and Professional, with the opportunity to audit for free.

Gilbert Burnham, MD
Instructors

Gilbert Burnham, MD

Mija Ververs
Instructors

Mija Ververs