Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1
Deep dive into the discussions about the public health approach to disasters, in the Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1.
Beginner
Online
2 Weeks
1,699 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1 online course is the second part of the ‘Foundations of Global Health Specialization’ course provided by Johns Hopkins University. The Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1 certification by Coursera delves into the multitude of changes that occur in the lives of individuals who are uprooted by disasters.
Learners will encompass a wide range of aspects, including shifts in disease patterns, access to livelihoods, shelter, healthcare, nutritional status, and sanitary conditions among others. The primary focus is to explore effective humanitarian interventions that can effectively mitigate the effects of such disasters. Curated by Gilbert Burnham and Mija Ververs of the Bloomberg School of Public Health, the Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1 certification combines a blend of comprehensive theoretical knowledge with numerous practical examples derived from recent catastrophic events.
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The Highlights
- Approx. 2 weeks To Complete
- Certification by Johns Hopkins University
- Financial Aid Available
- Beginner Level Course
Programme Offerings
- Hands-on project
- video lecture
- Certification
- Real Example
- PDF Resource
- Self-paced
- graded assignment.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
The Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1 Fee Structure
Course Duration | Fee |
1 Month(18 hours/ week) | Rs. 1,699 |
3 Months(6 hours/week) | Rs. 1,166 |
6 Months (3 hours/week) | Rs. 867 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Participants of the Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1 training have to get 70% or higher in eleven of the graded quizzes to claim certification.
What you will learn
Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1 classes include discussions and lessons on the following topics:
- The definition of a disaster and the different types of disasters that exist.
- The public health approach to disasters, including prevention, mitigation, and response.
- The health impacts of disasters, including changes in disease patterns, access to health care, shelter, livelihoods, nutritional status and sanitary conditions.
- Humanitarian interventions, including water and sanitation, shelter, food security, health care, and protection.
- Ethical and legal considerations in humanitarian crises.
Who it is for
The Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1 certification benefits anyone who wants to learn more about the role of public health in humanitarian crises. This includes students, professionals, and volunteers who work in public health, humanitarian work, or related fields, namely:
- Healthcare Administrator
- Health Officer
- Epidemiologist
- Family Social Worker
- General Physician
Admission Details
Follow the steps below to join the online course.
Step 1- Click on the link below: https://www.coursera.org/learn/humanitarian-public-health
Step 2- Click on the “Enrol for Free” button.
Step 3- Login/signup using an email id, create one if required to begin with the course.
Step 4- Choose the course duration and the course's payment plan. You can also audit the course for free. Auditing the course does not allow access to the certificate.
Step 5 - After the payment of the fee, an email with the course details will be sent to you as a confirmation of being enrolled in the course.
The Syllabus
Videos
- 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
Readings
- Course Schedule Flexibility
- Foundations of Global Health Specialization
- Meet Gilbert
- Meet Paul
Assignment
- Humanitarian Disasters and Public Health
Videos
- 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
Reading
- Meet Mija
Assignment
- Humanitarian Actors and Coordination
Discussion Prompt
- Humanitarian Crises in the News
Videos
- Introduction to Water and Sanitation
- Water and Sanitation
- Sanitation Options
- Water Supply Options
- The Priorities
Reading
- Meet Les
Assignment
- Module 3: Water and Sanitation
Videos
- Introduction to Livelihoods and Food Security
- Livelihoods and Food Security in Humanitarian Crises
- Food Security
- Livelihoods Support Programming
Assignment
- Module 4: Livelihoods and Food Security in Humanitarian Crises
Discussion Prompt
- Your Reaction
Videos
- Introduction to Nutrition in Humanitarian Crises
- Nutrition in Humanitarian Crises
- A Case Study in Malnutrition
- Types of Malnutrition
- Treatment and Prevention of Acute Malnutrition
Assignment
- Module 5: Nutrition in Humanitarian Crises
Discussion Prompt
- Acute Malnutrition
Videos
- 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
Assignment
- Management of Diseases in Humanitarian Crises
Videos
- 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
Assignment
- Health Care in Humanitarian Emergencies
Videos
- Introduction to Shelter in a Humanitarian Setting
- Shelter in a Humanitarian Setting
- Shelter Solutions
Reading
- Meet Martin
Assignment
- Module 8: Shelter in a Humanitarian Setting
Discussion Prompt
- Finding Shelter
Videos
- 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
Reading
- Meet Jana
Assignment
- Protection of Displaced Populations: Human Rights & Humanitarian Law
Discussion Prompt
- Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons
Videos
- 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
Assignment
- Module 10: Emerging Risks and Opportunities for Future Humanitarian Emergencies
Peer Rreview
- Current Crises Around the World
Evaluation process
While going through the Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1 certification syllabus, the learner will undergo graded assessments and a final peer review task. To obtain the certification, it is necessary to achieve a score of 70% or higher on all assessments.
Instructors
Johns Hopkins Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Yes, The course will discuss how culture influences how people perceive health, how they make decisions about their health, and how they interact with the healthcare system.
You can collect your certificate from the ‘Accomplishments’ page.
Yes, the course will discuss the influence of social norms and peer pressure on individual health behaviours and choices.
No, you do not necessarily need a desktop. You can easily download the Coursera mobile or ios application on a smaller device.
The course explores the intersection between social context and health outcomes by examining how the social environment shapes individual and community health.