2023-2024 Academic Catalog

PMO 613 Public Health Issues of Disasters

This course focuses on the public health consequences of disasters in developing countries (natural, man-made and technological) and on the principal public health interventions needed to mitigate and respond to the disaster's effects. Students will learn epidemiological tools to assess and monitor the health of populations affected by disasters. The role of the medical community when planning for and/or supporting the response to complex humanitarian crises will be emphasized. The course will use guest speakers to support the course material.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Concurrence of Course Director