Available courses for health workers in peace issues
H.E.L.P. I and II - Health Emergencies in Large Populations and Health, Ethics, Law and Politics
Course level / degree:
Post-graduate
Related fields of medical peace work:
Human rights and International humanitarian lawCivil protection and human securitySocial justice and equal access to medicines and health services
Target groups:
PhysiciansNursesOther health professionals
Country:
USA
Institution:
Center of Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance, University of Hawaii; WHO (World Health Organization), PAHO (Pan-American Health Organization), WMA (World Medical Association), National Red Cross Societies, and other academic inst
Main Topics:
Identification of health problems, food security, water and environmental health, control of communicable diseases, organisation of health services, health information system in emergencies, the legal environment in armed conflicts, health related ethical
Aim:
to prepare health professionals to deal with the health consequences of disasters and armed conflicts on affected populations, to provide an overview of the main legal instruments for health professionals and a basis for decision-making in humanitarian op
Requirements:
Field experience, health professional degree
Open to external students or non members:
Yes
Elective or obligatory:
Elective
Fee:
US$1?500.-/Accom. US$2?500.-
Duration:
3 weeks
Contact hours:
Full-time course
Credits:
Teaching Methodologies:
Lectures, group work, exercise
Contact Details:
Center of Excellence in Disaster Management& Humanitarian Assistance, Fax : ++1/808-4331757, Email: education@coe-dmha.org
Language:
English
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