Course Summary
Learn about the unique challenges and skills required for humanitarian public health work in this course. Gain a deeper understanding of health in crisis settings and how to effectively respond to emergencies.Key Learning Points
- Gain knowledge on the principles and practices of humanitarian public health
- Explore the unique challenges of providing health care in crisis settings
- Learn about the roles of different organizations involved in humanitarian public health
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles and practices of humanitarian public health
- Develop skills to effectively respond to health crises in different settings
- Gain knowledge on the roles of different organizations involved in humanitarian public health
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of public health
- Interest in humanitarian work
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- Disaster Preparedness
- Global Health
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Co-founder of Partners In Health
- International President of Médecins Sans Frontières
Related Books
Description
This course, Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1, introduces discussions about the public health approach to problems experienced by people affected by disasters, both natural and related to conflict. The course discusses the many changes which occur in people’s lives when they are uprooted by a disaster, ranging from changes in disease patterns, access to health care, livelihoods, shelter, sanitary conditions, nutritional status, etceteras. We will explore what humanitarian interventions could look like if we want to mitigate the effects of disasters. 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 by instructors and guest lecturers who together have over 200 years of experience in this field.
Outline
- Module 1: Humanitarian Disasters and Public Health
- Introduction to Public Health in Humanitarian Crisis
- Introduction to Humanitarian Disasters and Public Health
- Introduction
- Disaster Trends
- Introduction to the Role of Public Health in Humanitarian Emergencies
- The Role of Public Health in Humanitarian Emergencies
- Course Schedule Flexibility
- Foundations of Global Health Specialization
- Meet Gilbert
- Meet Paul
- Humanitarian Disasters and Public Health
- Module 2: Humanitarian Actors and Coordination
- Introduction to Humanitarian Actors and Coordination
- Humanitarian Actors and Coordination
- Introduction to Humanitarian Coordination
- Humanitarian Coordination
- Humanitarian Coordination Models
- A Practical Example of Humanitarian Coordination
- Meet Mija
- Humanitarian Actors and Coordination
- Module 3: Water and Sanitation
- Introduction to Water and Sanitation
- Water and Sanitation
- Sanitation Options
- Water Supply Options
- The Priorities
- Meet Les
- Module 3: Water and Sanitation
- Module 4: Livelihoods and Food Security in Humanitarian Crises
- Introduction to Livelihoods and Food Security
- Livelihoods and Food Security in Humanitarian Crises
- Food Security
- Livelihoods Support Programming
- Module 4: Livelihoods and Food Security in Humanitarian Crises
- Module 5: Nutrition in Humanitarian Crises
- Introduction to Nutrition in Humanitarian Crises
- Nutrition in Humanitarian Crises
- A Case Study in Malnutrition
- Types of Malnutrition
- Treatment and Prevention of Acute Malnutrition
- Module 5: Nutrition in Humanitarian Crises
- Module 6: Management of Diseases in Humanitarian Crises
- Introduction to Management of Diseases in Humanitarian Crises
- Management of Diseases in Humanitarian Crises
- Managing an Outbreak of a Communicable Disease
- Non-Communicable Disease In Disasters
- Management of Diseases in Humanitarian Crises
- Module 7: Health Care in Humanitarian Emergencies
- Introduction Health Care in Humanitarian Emergencies
- Health Care in Humanitarian Emergencies
- Parts of a Health Service
- Introduction to Types of Health Services
- Types of Health Services
- Health Care in Humanitarian Emergencies
- Module 8: Shelter in a Humanitarian Setting
- Introduction to Shelter in a Humanitarian Setting
- Shelter in a Humanitarian Setting
- Shelter Solutions
- Meet Martin
- Module 8: Shelter in a Humanitarian Setting
- Module 9: Protection of Displaced Populations: Human Rights & Humanitarian Law
- Introduction to Protection of Displaced Populations
- Protection of Displaced Populations: Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
- The Displaced Populations
- International Law
- International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
- Refugee Law and Refugee Protection
- Solutions for Refugee Situations
- Meet Jana
- Protection of Displaced Populations: Human Rights & Humanitarian Law
- Module 10: Emerging Risks, Challenges, and Opportunities for Future Humanitarian Emergencies
- Introduction to Emerging Risks, Challenges, and Opportunities for Future Humanitarian Emergencies
- Changing Risk Patterns for Humanitarian Emergencies
- Introduction to Challenges and Opportunities for Future Humanitarian Emergencies
- Challenges and Opportunities for Future Humanitarian Emergencies
- Future Opportunities
- Conclusion
- Module 10: Emerging Risks and Opportunities for Future Humanitarian Emergencies
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the field of humanitarian public health with Coursera's course. Students praised the practical application of knowledge they gained through the course.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
practical application of knowledgePros from User Reviews
- Practical application of knowledge
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
- Interactive course materials
- Clear and concise lectures
- Easy to follow and understand
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical issues with video and audio quality
- Limited interaction with instructors
- Course material can be overwhelming at times
- Not enough hands-on experience
- Not enough depth in certain topics
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