TM5536 - Public Health in Humanitarian Emergencies
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2
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Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
This subject will prepare participants for international work in emergency response
settings, particularly focused on displaced populations. Topics covered include: international
humanitarian law, rapid assessment, organisation and coordination, basic epidemiology
in emergency settings, disease control, vaccination, nutrition, reproductive health,
water, sanitation & shelter and health and safety of the field worker. Guest lecturers
with extensive field experience and technical expertise from a range of organisations
contribute to this subject. This subject is suitable for both clinical and non-clinical
participants.
Learning Outcomes
- Articulate the major public health issues in an emergency setting;
- apply humanitarian principles in refugee settings;
- Discuss the organisation of health services and the multi-sectorial approach to reduce
the health impact in emergency settings;
- Evaluate the public health situation in an emergency setting and propose appropriate
responses;
- Approach an emergency refugee setting with insight into the challenges faced by humanitarian
workers.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (30%) - Group
- Written > Brief - (50%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more; Complete and submit all three (3) assessment
items; Complete and submit the hurdle assessment
Availabilities
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Cairns,
External,
Study Period 2
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Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Workload expectations: |
- 130 hours - Self directed online learning and assessment
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Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
Restrictions: |
An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.