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Refugee Health Care
Location
Internet
Term
1st Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2012 - 2013
Instruction Method
TBD
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Introduction to Online Learning.
Addresses provision of basic health requirements for refugees and coordination of care among agencies concerned with them. Topics include epidemiologic assessment and control of communicable disease; nutrition and environmental sanitation; logistical support; and resettlement issues. Students or guest speakers present topics for group discussion.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- conduct an initial assessment of a refugee population to determine priority health needs
- name the key organizations which respond to refugee crises and list their mandates and responsibilities
- apply your epidemiological skills to assess nutritional status of a displaced population
- appropriately follow ethical guidelines in providing assistance
- take appropriate measures to prevent and control outbreaks of epidemic diseases among displaced populations