PHCM9783 - Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Emergencies and Disasters
This course is conducted in conjunction with the World Health Organization
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Before enrolling in this course students and participants are required to submit a separate application form to obtain approval to enrol in or attend this course because of limited places.
For further information regarding the course, application process and course cost see course brochure and application form.
This course is designed for those working in public health or related disciplines in developing countries who are working in or likely to work in communicable disease management and would like to gain knowledge, skills and experience in managing communicable disease in emergency settings. On completion of the course, participants will be able to, in collaboration with partners: conduct communicable disease risk assessments and prioritise interventions in emergencies; design and implement surveillance and early warning and response (EWAR) systems; conduct outbreak investigations and manage outbreak responses; implement prevention and control methods for priority communicable diseases in emergencies; and understand and implement Vision Zero and safety management systems. Participants should be able to understand the importance of a coherent and co-ordinated response when working amongst diverse stakeholders in humanitarian settings.