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Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 8 hours
  • Course by Emory University
  • Offered by

About

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.

Modules

Module 1: Setting the Stage

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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5 Videos

  • Intro/Welcome
  • What are CHEs/Top Priorities
  • Major Actors
  • Data Collection in Emergencies
  • Overview/Summary

1 Readings

  • Getting Started

Module 1: Readings & Quiz

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • MODULE 1 Quiz

1 Readings

  • Readings & Resources

Module 2: Healthcare in the Emergency Phase

    • 5 Videos
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5 Videos

  • Mental Health Populations
  • Reproductive Health
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
  • Overview/Summary

Module 2: Readings & Quiz

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • MODULE 2 QUIZ

1 Readings

  • Readings and Resources

Module 3: Disease Control

    • 8 Videos
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8 Videos

  • Diarrheal Diseases
  • Vaccine Preventable Diseases / Measles
  • Malaria Control
  • Infectious Disease Emergency Response
  • Communicable Diseases - Acute Respiratory Infections
  • Non-Communicable Diseases
  • Overview/Summary
  • Supplementary: Diarrheal Diseases: A true life example from Haiti, 20

Module 3: Readings & Quiz

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • MODULE 3 QUIZ

1 Readings

  • Readings and Resources

Module 4: Program Management

    • 5 Videos
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5 Videos

  • Shelter and Site Planning / Camp Management
  • Logistics Part I
  • Logistics, Part II
  • Mental Health Aid Workers
  • Wrap Up

Module 4: Readings & Quiz

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • MODULE 4 QUIZ

1 Readings

  • Readings and Resources

Auto Summary

"Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies" is an in-depth course focused on the technical and management principles essential for planning and evaluating health programs for displaced populations, particularly refugees in camp settings. Offered by Coursera and led by experts from the Center for Humanitarian Emergencies, this professional-level course spans 480 hours and covers modules on assessment, nutrition, epidemiology, and program management. Ideal for health and fitness professionals, it offers subscription options including Starter and Professional tiers.

Dabney P. Evans, PhD, MPH
Instructors

Dabney P. Evans, PhD, MPH

Cyrus Shahpar
Instructors

Cyrus Shahpar