{"ModuleCode":"CO5206","ModuleTitle":"Medical And Humanitarian Emergencies","Department":"Saw Swee Hock School Of Public Health","ModuleDescription":"This module provides training in the minimum internationally accepted and recognized standards for disaster responses and other humanitarian crises. Its design and content enable the participants to better prepare and manage critical life-saving issues in a national, regional, or broader international context and from a public health standpoint. The course equips the participant with the basic knowledge and skills needed to plan and manage the overall crisis, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable populations. Topics include the history and development of Sphere Project standards, international humanitarian law, disaster planning, response and recovery, health services issues, which include the control of communicable and non-communicable diseases, information and surveillance standards, nutrition, water and sanitation needs, psychosocial needs, security issues, and shelter. The participant will be exposed to the broad spectrum of crises issues and cross trained to understand how all life-saving sectors are interrelated and bear upon the success or failure of each sector.","ModuleCredit":"4","AcadYear":"2015/2016","History":[{"Semester":1},{"Semester":2}]}