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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 International Health Regulations (IHR) are the cornerstone of global health security. They provide a framework for countries to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats of international concern.

Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations Certification by Coursera will teach you about the IHR, its history, and its implementation. You will learn about the major principles of the IHR, as well as the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

The Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations Certification course is delivered online through Coursera. It consists of video lectures, quizzes, and assignments. The average learner takes about 3 weeks to complete the course. The course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the IHR. There are no prerequisites for the course. The course is particularly relevant for public health professionals, health care workers, policymakers, and anyone who is interested in global health security.

The Highlights

100% Online Course
25 hours of approximate content
Intermediate Level
Flexible Schedule

Programme Offerings

hands-on projects
Project Reviews
Technical Support
peer learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2414	yes	Coursera

Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations Certification fees is Rs. 2,414 for the course with the complete certification and the course content is free of cost without a certificate.

Fee Structure

Total Course Fees (with certificate)	Rs.2,414
Total Course Fees (without certificate)	Free

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Following are the Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations Certification qualifying details:

To earn the certificate, you must complete all of the course modules, including the quizzes and assignments.
You must also pass the final graded quiz
The final quiz is worth 25% of your overall grade and all the other initial quizzes are worth 14 % each.

What you will learn

Explain the IHR and its role in global health security
Discuss the history of the IHR and their evolution
Identify the major principles of the IHR
Analyse the challenges and opportunities facing the IHR
Use the virtual simulator to practise managing health crises

Who it is for

DoctorHealth OfficerHealthcare AdministratorHealthcare Social Worker

This course is for anyone who is interested in learning about the IHR. The course is particularly relevant for individuals pursuing a career as a:

Admission Details

Candidates need to follow the following steps to enroll in the Global Health Security, Solidarity, and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations Training:

Step 1: Visit the course page on the following link: https://www.coursera.org/learn/international-health-regulations

Step 2: Click on the "Enrol Now" button

Step 3:Fill out the application form with your personal details.

Step 4:Make the payment for the course fees through any mode of your choice after which you will be provided the complete course content.

Application Details

There is no separate application form for the Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations Classes. Enrollment is done through the Coursera website itself.

The Syllabus

Videos

Learning objectives and course structure. IHR 3.0 Simulator - Dr. Antoine Flahault, Aude Richard
Importance of the IHR in ensuring global health security: introduction through concrete examples - Dr. Antoine Flahault, Aude Richard

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Important preliminary information: Evaluations and subtitles
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Discussion Prompt

Let's introduce ourselves

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History behind the International Health Regulations - Prof. Patrick Zylberman
Creation and evolution of the IHR - Prof. Stéphanie Dagron
Principles and goals of the IHR - Prof. Stéphanie Dagron
National Core Capacities Required for Surveillance and Response (Annex 1) - Prof. Stéphanie Dagron
Event notification and communication with the WHO (Annex 2) - Prof. Stéphanie Dagron
Role of the WHO in the IHR implementation - Prof. Stéphanie Dagron
Institutional arrangements around the IHR - Prof. Stéphanie Dagron

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Practice Exercises

Creation and evolution of the IHR
Principles and goals of the IHR
National core capacities
Event notification
Declaration of a PHEIC
Institutional arrangements around the IHR
Graded quiz for Module 2

Discussion Prompt

The IHR in real life

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Multisectoral and transdisciplinary collaboration around the IHR. Human health and animal health - Dr. Guénaël Rodier
Zika lessons - Dr. Alfonso J. Rodriguez Morales
Climate change and vectors - Dr. Alfonso J. Rodriguez Morales, Florence Fouque
SARS epidemic through the IHR lens and lessons learnt - Prof. Patrick Zylberman
Ebola lessons - Prof. Patrick Zylberman

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MOOC "Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface"
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Practice Exercises

Human-animal-ecosystem interconnection
Zika virus
Climate change and vectors
SARS epidemic
Ebola lessons
Graded quiz for Module 3

Videos

Introduction to mobility and trade - Dr. Guénaël Rodier
Capacities required at points of entry - Gilles Poumerol
Public health measures in mobility and trade - Gilles Poumerol
Health documents in international traffic - Gilles Poumerol
Obligations of WHO and other entities - Gilles Poumerol
Economic considerations - Vanessa Candeias
National security and other considerations - Dr. Guénaël Rodier

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Practice Exercises

Points of Entry (PoEs)
Public health measures in mobility and trade
Health documents in international traffic
Obligations of WHO and other entities
Economic costs of epidemics
National security
Graded quiz for Module 4

Videos

IHR Monitoring Framework - Dr. Guénaël Rodier
Joint External Evaluation (JEE) and national planning - Dr. Guénaël Rodier
IHR-PVS National Bridging Workshop - Dr. Guénaël Rodier
Procedures in practice - Prof. Benoit Vallet
Example of the plague outbreak in Madagascar - Prof. Benoit Vallet
Procedures in practice - Dr. Timo Buetler
Example of Swiss NFP daily work - Dr. Timo Buetler
Legal epidemiology pilot project for accelerating the implementation of the IHR (2005) in the European region - Géraldine Marks

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Practice Exercises

IHR and national health systems
Joint External Evaluation (JEE) and national planning
IHR-PVS national bridging workshop
French National Focal Point
Swiss National Focal Point
Graded quiz for Module 5

Videos

Challenges in implementation of the IHR - Gian-Luca Burci
Critiques of the IHR - Eduardo Hage
Does the IHR address human rights and privacy issues? - Dr. Andraž Zidar
Programmatic reforms - Dr. Suerie Moon
Institutional reforms, gaps and open questions - Dr. Suerie Moon
National health systems, humanitarian aid, R&D - Dr. Suerie Moon
Knowledge sharing, trade and travel - Dr. Suerie Moon
Financing, leadership and monitoring - Dr. Suerie Moon

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Practice Exercises

Implementation of the IHR
Critiques of the IHR
The IHR and human rights
Global Health Security after Ebola
Graded quiz for Module 6

Video

Conclusion - Aude Richard

Practice Exercise

Final quiz

Discussion Prompt

MOOC feedback and ways forward

Evaluation process

There is no exam for this course. However, the candidate will be required to complete a series of quizzes and assignments in order to earn your certificate.

Instructors

University of Geneva Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are the prerequisites for the course Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations Online course?

There are no prerequisites for the course. However, some familiarity with global health topics would be helpful.

2: What is the format of the course?

The course is delivered online through Coursera. The course consists of video lectures, quizzes, and assignments.

3: How long does it take to complete the Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations Certification syllabus?

The average learner takes about 6 weeks to complete the course. However, you can complete the course at your own pace.

4: Is the certificate globally recognised?

Yes, Global Health Security, Solidarity, and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations Certification are globally recognised.

5: Can I contact the instructors for aid?

Yes, the course instructors can be reached out for technical support and doubts.