Course Summary
This course explores the intersection of health and humanitarianism, focusing on the principles, practices, and policies of delivering health services in humanitarian crises.Key Learning Points
- Understand the principles and practices of delivering health services in humanitarian crises
- Learn about the ethical and legal frameworks for delivering health services in humanitarian contexts
- Develop skills in needs assessments, project management, and monitoring and evaluation in humanitarian contexts
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles and practices of delivering health services in humanitarian crises
- Develop skills in needs assessments, project management, and monitoring and evaluation in humanitarian contexts
- Enhance your understanding of the ethical and legal frameworks for delivering health services in humanitarian contexts
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of health and humanitarianism
- Fluent in English
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video Lectures
Similar Courses
- Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview
- Public Health in Humanitarian Crises
Related Education Paths
- Master of Public Health in Humanitarian Action
- Graduate Certificate in Global Health Practice
- Graduate Certificate in Humanitarian Studies
Notable People in This Field
- Director of the Center for Humanitarian Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Under Secretary General for Partnerships at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Related Books
Description
Welcome to the Global Health and Humanitarianism MOOC. We are delighted to have you with us, and hope that the next six weeks will provide an interesting and thoughtful experience for you.
Outline
- What is Global Health?
- Global Health and Humanitarianism MOOC Introduction
- Video 1.0: IFRC Introduction to Global Health (04:21)
- Video 1.1: What is Global Health? (03:20)
- Video 1.2: Perspectives on Global Health (09:59)
- Video 1.3: Equity of Access to Healthcare (01:49)
- Video 1.4: Maternal Healthcare (04:46)
- Course Details and Information
- About the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI)
- Welcome to Week 1
- Introduction to Global Health, Dr Amy Hughes MBE
- Equity of Access to Healthcare
- Maternal Healthcare
- Week 1 Wrap Up
- Global Health definitions, case studies and evolution
- Video 2.1: Week 2 Introduction (00:54)
- Video 2.2: The Spread of Disease (including League of Nations Case Study) (03:01)
- Video 2.3: Case Study: Pandemic Influenza Outbreak, WW1 (05:17)
- Video 2.4: Origins of Global Health (02:39)
- Video 2.5: GH Non Communicable Diseases (03:52)
- Week 2's Focus
- Origins of Global Health
- GH Non Communicable Diseases
- Week 2 Wrap Up
- Weeks 1 & 2 Quiz
- Humanitarian Response
- Video 3.1: Humanitarian Response: An Introduction (04:56)
- Video 3.2: Disaster and Humanitarian Response: Social Aspects (14:54)
- Video 3.3: Understanding Humanitarian Responses (09:35)
- Introduction to Week 3
- Week 3 Wrap Up
- Humanitarian Dilemmas
- Video 4.1: Humanitarian Dilemmas (11:36)
- Video 4.2: Perspectives on Humanitarian Ethics and Principles (22:04)
- Video 4.3: Operational Responses to Humanitarian Dilemmas (09:02)
- Introduction to Week 4
- Week 4 Wrap Up
- Weeks 3 & 4 Quiz
- The Right to Humanitarian Assistance
- Video 5.1: Humanitarian Assistance: An Introduction (05:26)
- Video 5.2: Humanitarian Assistance and Armed Conflict: International Conventions (08:01)
- Video 5.3: Humanitarian Assistance and Natural Disaster: International Customs (07:05)
- Video 5.4: The Right to Humanitarian Assistance: Challenges (04:55)
- Introduction to Week 5
- Additional Information for Video 5.3
- Week 5 Case Study
- Week 5 Wrap Up
- Responsibility to Protect (R2P)
- Video 6.1: The Origins of Responsibility to Protect (R2P) (08:22)
- Video 6.2: Development and Controversies of R2P (06:01)
- Video 6.3: Challenges to R2P (10:38)
- Video 6.4: Exploring challenges to R2P (07:36)
- Introduction to HCRI (03:08)
- Introduction to Week 6
- UN accepted 'Outcome Document on R2P'
- Extra Information and Perspectives about R2P
- Week 6 Wrap Up
- Thank you
- Weeks 5 & 6 Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Learn about health and humanitarianism in this highly rated course on Coursera. Users praise the course for its comprehensive coverage of the topic and engaging instructors.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Comprehensive coverage of the topicPros from User Reviews
- Engaging instructors
- In-depth exploration of health and humanitarianism
- Interactive assignments and quizzes
- Flexible learning schedule
- Access to a wide range of resources
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course too challenging
- Limited opportunities for interaction with peers
- Course materials can be overwhelming
- Lack of practical applications
- Course content may not be suitable for beginners
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