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EHS314Health Sciences Unitsintermediate

Environmental Health Service in Emergency Situation

This course introduces students to environmental health services in emergency situations, focusing on reducing community vulnerability to hazards and enhancing their resilience. It explores the relationship between global climatic change and human well-being, emphasizing the impact of emergencies and disasters on human health and infrastructure. The course covers management of environmental health problems, equipping individuals with responsibilities before, during, and after emergencies and disasters.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Emergency ManagementDisaster ResponseEnvironmental HealthRisk ReductionPublic Health

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Emergency Concepts

2

Disaster Management Cycle

3

Institutional Arrangements

4

Environmental Health Services

5

Roles of Agencies

6

Resource Mobilization

7

Forecasting Techniques

8

Preparedness and Response

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Environmental Health Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Emergency Management Specialist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Public Health Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Disaster Relief Coordinator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Safety Inspector

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Government AgenciesHealthcareNon-profit OrganizationsEnvironmental ProtectionUrban Planning

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction to Emergency Situations

12h

Unit 1: Definitions and Concepts of Emergencies and Disasters

4 study hours
  • •Define emergency and disaster
  • •Understand the origin of the words
  • •List the keywords in the definition of emergency and disaster

Unit 2: Types, Causes and Effects of Emergencies and Disasters

4 study hours
  • •Identify the types of emergencies and disasters
  • •Describe the causes of emergencies and disasters
  • •Explain the effects of emergencies and disasters

Unit 3: Scope of Emergencies and Disasters in Environmental Health Services

4 study hours
  • •Describe the disaster-management cycle
  • •Differentiate the relationship between disaster management and development
  • •Discuss the steps in disaster management
Week
2

Module 2: Environmental Health in Emergency and Disaster

12h

Unit 1: Institutional Arrangement for Emergency Situations

6 study hours
  • •Identify the roles of institutions emergency in disaster management
  • •Discuss emergency preparedness policy
  • •Identify the issues in emergency preparedness and development policy

Unit 2: Environmental Health Services in Emergency Situations

6 study hours
  • •Discuss water-supply preparedness and protection in disaster or emergency
  • •Identify sanitation management issues in emergency situations
  • •Describe diseases control and prevention of epidemics in emergency situations
Week
3

Module 3: Roles, Collaboration, Resourc Mobilisation, Allocation and Management

8h

Unit 1: Roles of Various Agencies in Emergencies and Disasters

4 study hours
  • •Enumerate the roles and responsibilities of all tiers of government in Nigeria for disaster management
  • •Explain the roles of community in disaster management
  • •Appreciate the roles of volunteers in disaster management

Unit 2: Roles and Collaboration of Agencies in Emergency Situations

4 study hours
  • •Explain in-country coordination of disaster/emergencies
  • •Describe the principles of humanitarian assistance in disasters/emergencies
  • •Enumerate the united nations agencies collaborating in disasters/emergencies
  • •Describe the roles and collaboration of NGOs involved in disasters/emergencies
Week
4

Module 3: Roles, Collaboration, Resourc Mobilisation, Allocation and Management

8h

Unit 3: Resources mobilisation, Allocation and Management in Emergencies

4 study hours
  • •Identify emergency contingency plan and its usefulness
  • •Describe resource mobilisation
  • •State the principles of good humanitarian donor ship
  • •Discuss recommendations for recipient authorities

Unit 4: Roles of Environmental Health Officers in Emergency Situations

4 study hours
  • •Identify the roles of EHOs in emergencies and disasters
  • •Discuss the prevention and mitigation activities of the EHOs in emergency and disasters
  • •Appreciate the immediate and specific environmental health emergency response actions of the EHOs in emergencies
Week
5

Module 4: Forecasting, Preparedness and Response in Emergency Situations

12h

Unit 1: Forecasting in Emergency Situations

6 study hours
  • •Identify the tools and methods used in prevention and mitigation of emergencies
  • •Enumerate the techniques of disaster management
  • •Mention other technologies of disaster management

Unit 2: Preparedness and Response in Emergency Situations

6 study hours
  • •Describe assessment of the situation, evacuation, environmental health measures, and organisation of environmental health activities
  • •Identify personnel management, equipment and supplies, transportation and logistics, and telecommunication
  • •Expatiate financial procedures; rules, standards and guidelines in disaster response, and international assistance
Week
6

Module 4: Forecasting, Preparedness and Response in Emergency Situations

12h

Unit 3: Checklist for Use in Emergency Situations

12 study hours
  • •Identify the application of checklist in emergency response
  • •Describe checklist for emergency response in relation to recovery and planning
  • •Explain checklist for emergency in relation to social, economic and natural environment
  • •Discuss checklist for emergency in relation to evacuation relief centre, managing people, and community recovery evaluation
Week
7

Module 1: Introduction to Emergency Situations

4h

Review of Module 1

4 study hours
  • •Review definitions and concepts of emergencies and disasters
  • •Discuss the types, causes and effects of emergencies and disasters
  • •Outline the scope of emergencies and disasters in environmental health services
Week
8

Module 2: Environmental Health in Emergency and Disaster

6h

Review of Module 2

6 study hours
  • •Discuss the institutional arrangement for environmental health services in emergency situations
  • •Review environmental health services in emergency situations
Week
9

Module 3: Roles, Collaboration, Resourc Mobilisation, Allocation and Management

8h

Review of Module 3

8 study hours
  • •Discuss the roles of various agencies in emergencies and disasters
  • •Review the roles and collaboration of agencies in environmental health services in emergency situations
  • •Outline resources mobilisation, allocation and management in environmental health services
  • •Review the roles of environmental health officers in emergency situations
Week
10

Module 4: Forecasting, Preparedness and Response in Emergency Situations

12h

Review of Module 4

12 study hours
  • •Discuss forecasting in emergency situations
  • •Review preparedness and response in emergency situations
  • •Outline checklist for use in Emergency Situations
Week
11

Assignments

12h

Tutor Marked Assignment 1, 2, 3 & 4

12 study hours
  • •Complete assignments
Week
12

Revision

12h

General Course Revision

12 study hours
  • •Read course materials
  • •Review learning outcomes
  • •Practice questions
Week
13

Examination Preparation

12h

Final Revision

12 study hours
  • •Final revision
  • •Address any remaining questions
  • •Prepare for final examination

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts.

2

Practice applying the disaster management cycle to different emergency scenarios.

3

Review the roles and responsibilities of various agencies, emphasizing coordination and collaboration.

4

Study the checklists provided, understanding their application in real-world situations.

5

Focus on understanding the practical aspects of environmental health measures and their implementation during emergencies.

6

Practice problem-solving exercises related to resource allocation and management in disaster situations.

7

Create concept maps linking different topics, such as forecasting, preparedness, and response.

8

Review all TMAs and identify areas of weakness for further study.

9

Allocate specific time slots for revision, ensuring coverage of all units.

10

Practice time management by attempting mock exams within the given time frame.

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