Diploma In Public Health In Humanitarian Crisis
Africa Training Institute is pleased to announce a Diploma in Public Health in Humanitarian Crisis. This is both an online and Distance Learning Course, which starts 1st of every month.
Overall Course Overview
This Course offers conversations on the public health approach to issues faced by those impacted by disasters, including natural and those related to Conflict. The course covers the numerous changes that people experience when their lives are disrupted by a disaster, including altered disease patterns, access to healthcare, livelihoods, shelter, sanitary conditions, nutritional status, and more.
Course Objectives
- Introduce the students to the humanitarian crisis aspects of various types of disasters.
- Present real-life examples of how public health is compromised in a disaster;
- Human rights Violations.
- Who are vulnerable groups.
- How environment suffers.
- How is life in chronic conflict situations.
- Basics of public health preparedness and relief activities.
- Learn of various effects of disasters
- Basic strategies and components of a public health response to crisis situations caused by disasters.
The Following are the Key Thematic Areas Participants Will Cover:
- 1. Humanitarian Disasters and Public Health;
- 2. Humanitarian Actors and Coordination;
- 3. Water and Sanitation;
- 4. Nutrition in Humanitarian Crises;
- 5. Management of Diseases in Humanitarian Crises.
- 6. Health Care in Humanitarian Emergencies.
- 7. Shelter in a Humanitarian Setting.
- 8. Protection of Displaced Populations.
- 9. Human Rights & Humanitarian Law
- 10. Emerging Risks, Challenges, and Opportunities for Future Humanitarian Emergencies.
Assignments
There are four assignments (continuous assessment tests), research paper and one examination to be offered at the end of the course. Assignments account for 40%, research paper counts for 30%, while the Final Exam accounts for 30% of the total mark. Upon completion of the course, you shall be issued with a Diploma Certificate and a course transcript. Examination Certificate and Transcripts will be sent after successful completion of the course.
Mode of Delivery
Online / Distance Learning
Practicum
- - The Entire Duration is 6 Months (24 Weeks)
Cost of the Course:
USD 600
Participants
Development Professionals
Application Procedure
- Applicants should fill out a detailed Application form and send it back via e-mail to info@africatraininginstitute.org
General Course Contact
- The Academics Manager,
- Africa Training Institute Studies (ATI)
- E-mail: info@africatraininginstitute.org