This course addresses the epidemiological, clinical, population, systems and service
management aspects of crises, emergencies and disasters. Using a multidisciplinary
approach it examines the role of healthcare professionals and managers within local
and international emergency settings of different scales and durations, including natural
disasters and civil emergencies. Expert input will come from Faculty, including Conjoint
lecturers who have been actively involved in managing crises situations in the field.
Students will be involved in scenarios and case studies drawn from major biological,
chemical, radiation and natural disasters. The course is suitable for people currently
or wishing to work in the emergency related areas (eg public health emergency
staff, fire service, forensics, paramedics, police, civil defence and security, emergency
management, international disaster management and humanitarian assistance workers,
military personnel) in developed as well as developing countries.