About this Course

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This course, Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2, addresses public health issues of people affected by disasters, both natural  or conflict-related. It discusses the many changes that occur in people’s lives when they are uprooted by a disaster, including many important topics related to humanitarian crises, such as when there is an epidemic a public health emergency; what do we mean with the humanitarian development nexus; what are the basics of disaster epidemiology and surveillance; humanitarian principles; and other very relevant topics. We will explore what humanitarian interventions could look like if we want to mitigate the effects of disasters. 
This course is a follow-up to Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1, which dealt with changes in disease patterns, access to health care, livelihoods, shelter, sanitary conditions, nutritional status, and other issues. 

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 be instructors and guest lecturers who together have over 200 years of experience in this field. The course consists of 10 modules totaling approximately 14-16 hours of delivered content with an additional 2-3 hours of self-work (quizzes and writing and evaluating a short peer-review assignment) as well as lively discussions forums. The first course, Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1 (PHHC1), has been designed in a way that each module builds on the lessons of previous modules. However, the modules from this second course, Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2 (PHHC2) can be accessed in any order and some can stand alone. You do not necessarily need to do PHHC1 before PHHC2, but it might be helpful to take some or all of PHHC1, as some of the basic or fundamental issues are covered in this course. PHHC2 contains a somewhat more diverse set of topics than the previous course as it deals with more complicated issues.

You do not have to pay for this course if you choose to enroll without a certificate. Sometimes referred to as auditing, enrolling without a certificate means that you will have access to all of the videos and discussions. The only difference is that you will not be able to take the quizzes to earn a certificate upon completion. Click the Audit or Enroll Without A Certificate link to sign up and begin the course. Visit the Learner Help Center for more details about your enrollment options.

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Beginner Level

Approx. 12 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

Instructors

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Gilbert Burnham, MD

Professor

International Health

11,950 Learners

2 Courses

Mija Ververs

Senior Associate

Health Systems

11,950 Learners

2 Courses

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Module 1: Disease Outbreak Management (Kevin Clarke)

This module describes features and strategies to detect disease outbreaks and the key aspects of an effective outbreak response.

1 hour to complete

6 videos (Total 23 min)

6 videos

Course Introduction2m

Introduction to Disease Outbreak Management1m

Disease Outbreaks: Key Concepts5m

Outbreak Detection and Rapid Response Strategies6m

Incident Management Principles3m

Outbreak Response Monitoring for Decision Making4m

1 practice exercise

Disease Outbreak Management Quiz30m

1 hour to complete

Module 2: Maternal and Newborn Health (Hannah Tappis)

Maternal and newborn health care is an essential component of humanitarian health response. This module explains why and lists the key interventions at different phases of an emergency.

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 18 min)

4 videos

Introduction to Maternal and Newborn Health41s

Maternal and Newborn Health Risks3m

Maternal and Newborn Health Services5m

Maternal and Newborn Health Services in Humanitarian Settings7m

1 practice exercise

Maternal and Newborn Health Quiz10m

Week

2

Week 2

1 hour to complete

Module 3: Disaster Epidemiology and Surveillance (Les Roberts)

This module explains the importance and use of surveys and surveillance in humanitarian crises and uses many practical examples to illustrate the concepts.

1 hour to complete

6 videos (Total 68 min)

6 videos

Introduction to Disaster Epidemiology and Surveillance: The Role of Data During Complex Emergencies1m

Disaster Epidemiology and Surveillance19m

Surveys vs. Surveillance (There’s so Much Good about Surveillance!)9m

Surveys vs. Surveillance (But There Are Downsides of Surveillance)15m

Typhoid in Dushambe: An Example of a Crisis Where Different Data Methods Filled Different Needs6m

Volcanic Eruption —Goma, 2002: An Example of a Crisis Where Different Data Methods Filled Different Needs15m

1 practice exercise

Disaster Epidemiology and Surveillance Quiz10m

2 hours to complete

Module 4: Humanitarian Principles (Gilbert Burnham)

This module describes the core humanitarian principles, their origin and explains how ethics can guide humanitarian decision-making.

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 88 min)

6 videos

Introduction to Humanitarian Principles46s

Introduction to the Principles18m

The Basic Ethical Principles22m

Humanitarian Dilemmas—Or Are They Just Hard Choices?10m

Where the Humanitarian Problems Commonly Are18m

Help in Making Ethical Decisions17m

1 practice exercise

Humanitarian Principles Quiz10m

Week

3

Week 3

1 hour to complete

Module 5: International Health Regulations and the Global Health Security Agenda (Lauren Sauer)

Disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies continue to increase in frequency and severity. This module describes the basic concepts of the International Health Regulations and the Global Health Security Agenda. It provides understanding when an emergency is a so-called Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 36 min)

4 videos

Introduction to International Health Regulations and the Global Health Security Agenda1m

Potential Public Health Emergency of International Concern9m

Implementing International Health Regulations7m

Global Health Security17m

1 practice exercise

International Health Regulations and the Global Health Security Agenda Quiz15m

1 hour to complete

Module 6: Humanitarian and Development Nexus (Paul Spiegel)

In this module, the humanitarian-development nexus is explained together with the challenges of providing emergency assistance while taking into account the longer-term development needs of the host population and government.

1 hour to complete

5 videos (Total 48 min)

5 videos

Introduction Humanitarian and Development Nexus2m

What Is the Humanitarian-Development Nexus (HDN)?8m

A Development Approach to Humanitarian Emergencies14m

The Humanitarian-Development Nexus in Practice13m

Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF)8m

1 practice exercise

Humanitarian and Development Nexus Quiz10m

Week

4

Week 4

1 hour to complete

Module 7: Infant Feeding in Disasters (Mija Ververs)

This module illustrates why infant feeding matters in a disaster setting, what to do and how to identify the warning signs for potential problems on infant feeding in a disaster.

1 hour to complete

10 videos (Total 50 min)

10 videos

Introduction to Infant Feeding in Humanitarian Crises2m

Why Does Infant Feeding Matter in a Disaster Setting?7m

What Are the Recommendations on Infant Feeding?3m

Why Is Safe and Appropriate Infant Feeding so Important?3m

How Do Breastfeeding Practices Differ Across the World?3m

What Are the Warning Signs for Potential Problems on Infant Feeding in a Disaster?7m

How to Handle Infant Feeding in a Disaster7m

When Would You Need to Provide Breast-Milk Substitutes (Infant Formula)?4m

Barriers and Challenges around Infant Feeding in Emergencies5m

Operational Guidance on Infant Feeding in Emergencies for Responders and Policy Makers5m

1 practice exercise

Infant Feeding in Disasters Quiz5m

2 hours to complete

Module 8: Humanitarian Project Design (Gilbert Burnham)

Planning is necessary for humanitarian emergencies. This module illustrates in practical terms the planning cycle and how this is used in humanitarian emergencies.

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 73 min)

5 videos

Introduction to Humanitarian Project Design44s

The Planning Cycle16m

The Planning Cycle Starts with the Assessment16m

The Project Design14m

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning25m

1 practice exercise

Humanitarian Project Design Quiz10m

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