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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.

The Highlights

Approx. 16 Hours 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

Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1 certification fees are categorised into three segments based on the chosen course duration. Additionally, learners have a 14-day refund period, and EMI payment options are available. The course content is freely accessible to all through the 'audit' option, but this option does not include assessments or grading.

The Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1 Fee Structure

Course Duration	Fee
1 Month(20+ hours/ week)	Rs. 3,247
3 Months(8 hours/week)	Rs. 6,494
6 Months (4 hours/week)	Rs. 9,741

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

Knowledge of nutritionKnowledge of epidemiology

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

General PhysicianHealth OfficerEpidemiologistHealthcare Administrator

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:

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

Quiz

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

Quiz

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

Quiz

Module 3: Water and Sanitation

Videos

Introduction to Livelihoods and Food Security
Livelihoods and Food Security in Humanitarian Crises
Food Security
Livelihoods Support Programming

Quiz

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

Quiz

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

Quiz

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

Quiz

Health Care in Humanitarian Emergencies

Videos

Introduction to Shelter in a Humanitarian Setting
Shelter in a Humanitarian Setting
Shelter Solutions

Reading

Meet Martin

Quiz

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

Quiz

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

Quiz

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)

1: Will the Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1 online Certification course examine cultural factors and how they interact with social context?

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.

2: Where do I collect my certificate?

You can collect your certificate from the ‘Accomplishments’ page.

3: Will the course discuss the influence of social norms?

Yes, the course will discuss the influence of social norms and peer pressure on individual health behaviours and choices.

4: Do I need a desktop for this course?

No, you do not necessarily need a desktop. You can easily download the Coursera mobile or ios application on a smaller device.

5: How does the Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1 online course explore the intersection between social context and health outcomes?

The course explores the intersection between social context and health outcomes by examining how the social environment shapes individual and community health.