Non-Award
This course presents core strategies and builds knowledge on preparing and responding to a natural disaster. Natural disasters are increasing due to complex environmental and geopolitical conditions and may impact on the health of the population in complex ways. In this short course the student will learn about distinct types of natural disasters and their impact on the health of people.
The course will explore the injury or illness patterns which result from specific types of emergencies and how that influences health preparedness and response. Finally, the principles of a coordinated health response including the role of emergency medical teams and other agencies will be examined.
This short course is suitable for health professionals working in acute, primary or public health area in government and non-government organisations.
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
To complete the Disaster Health: Natural Disasters microcredential, students are required to complete the unit listed below.
Skills recognition is not applicable to this course. CDU's short courses are highly targeted courses designed to help you improve a specific skill. They will help you improve your career prospects, maintain currency in your field, or allow you to try out something completely new.