Master of Disaster Management > Intensive Courses > Refugee Health
Health in Emergencies and Refugee Health
Recent disaster- and conflict-related crises have demonstrated the overwhelming need for skilled professionals who are able to respond adequately to complex emergencies.
The University of Copenhagen offers an intensive four-week course on Health in Emergencies and Refugee Health aimed at professionals working, or aiming to work, with national or international emergency management agencies, relief organizations, national governments or the UN system.
In order to develop a solid base for action, the course offers a combination of state-of-the-art theoretical knowledge, familiarisation with the newest guidelines and agreed approaches, as well as practical exercises through group work.
The course aims at providing participants
with an in-depth understanding of the complex range of issues involved
in planning, implementing and accounting for health interventions in
contemporary emergencies. This includes an understanding of the rapidly
evolving humanitarian reform process, and the roles which may be taken
by local, national and international partners.
Application deadline for this course is 11 January 2012 - APPLY ONLINE NOW!
Institution:
Copenhagen School of Global Health, University of Copenhagen
The course takes place in Copenhagen, Denmark
Course coordinator:
External Lecturer Siri Tellier
Type:
This is an optional advanced course in the Master of Disaster Management and Master of International Health programmes.
Duration:
11 April - 9 May 2012
Full time lectures and exercises, including a few days of individual or group study.
ECTS credits:
6 ECTS
Language:
English
Objectives:
The course aims at providing participants with an in-depth understanding of the broad range of issues which are crucial in planning, implementing and accounting for health interventions in contemporary emergencies. This includes an understanding of the rapidly evolving humanitarian reform process, and the roles which may be taken by local, national and international partners, such as UN, NGO or other.
The emphasis is on a combination of state-of-the-art theoretical knowledge, familiarisation with the newest guidelines and agreed approaches, as well as practical exercises through group work, in order to develop a solid base for action.
On completion of the course, participants should be able to:
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Critically appraise existing international and national policies and strategies utilising appropriate modes of analysis (f. inst. epidemiological, socio-economic, etc.);
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Critically analyse and discuss barriers to humanitarian interventions at international, national, and community level in a systems perspective;
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Apply relevant theories and concepts to formulate a humanitarian response plan as part of existing national relief efforts in a given country;
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Design and develop appropriate management strategies for humanitarian response, including planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, in national and local contexts.
Content:
The course addresses the following aspects related to disaster- & conflict related emergencies
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Conceptual & legal frameworks, i.e. conflict analysis, human rights, international humanitarian law and refugee conventions, guidelines on internally displaced persons, code of conduct
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Operational aspects of humanitarian interventions, i.e. needs assessment and public health surveillance, control of communicable and non-communicable diseases, mental health, reproductive health, violence and injuries, water and sanitation, nutrition, refugee camp planning
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Partnerships and roles in different stages of emergencies, e.g. humanitarian reform, role of national governmental and non governmental actors, community participation, prevention/recovery strategies
Methods:
The module is based on interdisciplinary teaching and problem oriented learning and seeks to draw on students' own experience as a resource. Both lectures and group work are important components. Group work will mainly be used in relation to specific case studies. For each session, we consider the current state of research, as well as policy and practice and critically examine the underlying paradigms. In addition, site visits to relevant private, public or voluntary-sector organisations will form part of the course programme.
Thus, students are expected to actively participate in the learning process and prepare for the sessions by studying distributed and recommended reading materials.
TropEd accreditation:
Accredited 2009 in London.
Remarks:
Download course presentation flyer (pdf)Assessment Procedures:
Individual 4-hour written exam using essay questions. Grading according to the Danish 7-scale - external moderation.
Prerequisites:
The applicants must live up to the Master of International Health admission criteria.
Class size:
The number of participants is limited to 40. The course may be cancelled if there are less than 12 participants.
Fees:
Reduced fee: DKK 18,500
For students from EU/EEA, and students with a DIS, Fulbright or Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship.
Normal fee: DKK 25,000
For all other students.
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Scholarships:
We currently do not offer any scholarships, but on our site about funding possibilities we have collected some information that might be useful.