Crises, globalization and health care (GHCG 712) (5cr)

Objective

After completing the course, students will
- understand the aspects of effective disaster management as well as the specialized process of building mental health services and health services in humanitarian settings
- understand the meaning of interdisciplinary cooperation in humanitarian settings
- be able to work in international governmental or non-governmental agencies involved in humanitarian action
- be able to evaluate interventions and identify examples of good practice
- master supportive methods of psychology to help disaster victims

Content

Core contents
I Health-related risks in disaster settings
- Principles of communicable disease risk assessment and control in emergencies
- Epidemiology and health
- Public health problems in humanitarian settings
- Evaluation of aspects of health and nutrition
- Evaluation of health issues related to water and sanitation in humanitarian settings
II Health-related responses in disaster settings
- Counseling traumatized victims
- Dealing with victims of torture and genocide
- Methods of crisis intervention
- Psychosocial support for and among displaced communities
- Psychosocial support for children and women (GBV)
- Personal health of aid workers
- Promotion of nutrition, sanitation and hygiene