TM5557 - Disaster Health Management

This subject aims to prepare students to effectively contribute to the management of population health needs resulting from a disaster in both national and international settings. This will be achieved by developing a thorough understanding of disaster prevention, preparation, response and recovery systems.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply the principles and phases of disaster management to a variety of scenarios in both developed and developing countries, focussing on the tropics;
• Critically assess the risks and needs of disaster-stricken communities, and the implications for disaster management;
• Differentiate the role of governments, NGOs, the military, international agencies and other stakeholders in disaster management;
• Appraise/articulate the ethical, cultural and legal aspects of disaster health care;
• Critically reflect on the role of public health in the disaster management team.

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (25%) - Individual
• Oral > Presentation 1 - (25%) - Group
• Written > Briefing paper - (50%) - Individual.

Special Assessment Requirements

Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more; Complete all three (3) assessment items

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.