Foundations for Global Health Responders
People are becoming increasingly socially and economically interdependent around the world. People's health on one side of the globe has an impact on people on the other. Global health, once merely an ethical consideration, now dominates global security discussions and policies. A diverse group of experts in this new field has come together to help you put your experiences as a new or experienced global health responder into context.
Week one of this course will provide an overview of global health concepts, as well as an examination of 21st-century trends such as urbanization, environmental stress, and resource scarcity. The knowledge will delve into global health security and the threats posed by climate change in week two. The global burden of disease, infectious disease, the rise of noncommunicable diseases, mental health, and access to care will all be covered in week three. You'll learn about the global health stakeholders in week four. You'll move on to complex humanitarian emergencies in week five, including forced migrations, wars, response standards, and the legal foundation for interventions. Finally, you will conclude your course in week six by learning how to be an effective participant—caring for yourself.
By the end of this course, you will have gained a better understanding of the machinations at work in organizations and governments around the world to improve health. You'll also learn how to stay safe and be a knowledgeable participant in the world of global health. You'll be ready to travel and apply your skills in chronic/emergent situations, assisting in the response to urgent needs while participating in global health activities all over the world.
This course offers:
- Flexible deadlines: Reset deadlines based on your availability.
- Shareable certificate: Get a Certificate when you complete
- 100% online
- Approx. 12 hours to complete
- Subtitles: English
Course ratings: 4.6/5
Enroll here: https://www.coursera.org/learn/ghresponder
