COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course aims to familiarize professionals with epidemiological techniques to determine impacts of disasters and conflicts.
The course will introduce participants to the methods and tools of epidemiology in the context of humanitarian emergencies and
also cover the different uses of quantitative tools for the assessment of health needs in populations affected by catastrophic
events.
Topics covered will include malnutrition, mortality, morbidity and population displacement.
HOW THE COURSE WILL BE RUN
The course will last for two weeks:
- The first week will consist of theoretical presentations of how to assess impacts of disasters and conflicts on human health,
along with presentations of relevant tools - During the second week, practical case-studies will be presented and a simulation exercise will be held under the supervision
and guidance of international experts. This will allow the students to put the acquired knowledge during the first week
of theoretical classes into practice - Evaluation will be based on the preparation by each student of a case-study presentation that will illustrate the concepts
taught during the course and also the participation during the simulation exercise.
A university certificate will be awarded to students who successfully complete the course and evaluation.
APPLICANTS PROFILE
This course is open to professionals at the level of field officer, preferably with some experience in the humanitarian and
emergency management sectors. Two students from the European Masters in Humanitarian Action will also be selected to
attend the course.
SELECTION PROCESS
We strive to have a diversified group of participants, balancing gender, organizational and geographical representation.
Participant selection is based on the candidate’s profiles, examined through the application form and based on the
requirement mentioned above.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
- Dates: 2 July, 2012 (at 9am) to 13 July, 2012 (at 2pm) – total: 9.5 days
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
- Accommodation will be made available on the university campus. This includes one single
room in a dormitory of 6 to 8 private rooms with both common kitchen and bathroom facilities.
The expense for this type of accommodations is +/- 450 Euro for the course duration. Other solutions
for accommodation are available in town, but must be organized by the individual participant (please check
the application form document for other options). Photos of the rooms can be accessed on the website in the
Image galleries.
- Accommodation will be made available on the university campus. This includes one single
- Participation fees: €1500 Euros
- Course registration fee covers coursework, printed materials, coffee breaks and lunches
- If staying off campus, transportation both to-and-from the course venue is not included in the fees
and must be arranged by the individual participant - Participant fee must be deposited and received by Centre for Research on Epidemiology of Disasters by
13 June, 2012; otherwise, participation will be cancelled. - Reimbursment will not be made on cancellations after 24 June 2012.
- Language of the course: English – fluency in English is required.
COURSE REGISTRATION
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