EHS314

Environmental Health Service in Emergency Situation

Health Sciences
300 level
166 pages
12 units

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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About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 156 hours
Maths: None
Content: Theoretical, case study, problem solving
Practical work: Yes

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor marked assignments
Final examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of EHS314, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1 · INTRODUCTION TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

Module 2 · ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH IN EMERGENCY AND DISASTER

Module 3

Module 4 · FORECASTING, PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

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EHS314 · UNIT2 TYPES, CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF EMERGENCIES AND DISASTERS

Disasters are commonly categorised by their origin; natural or man- made (http://www.circl.pitt.edu). Most disasters investigated in the literature are natural disasters. Recently, however, industrial accidents have been categorised as disasters. The Bhopal gas release and the Chernobyl nuclear accident are two examples of a man-made disaster. Forest fires (initiated by man) may be another example.

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What you should be able to do

Define emergencies and disasters.
Describe the disaster-management cycle.
Discuss emergency preparedness policy.
Explain disaster and emergency management plans.
State the roles of EHOs in emergencies.
Describe assessment of the situation and evacuation procedures.
Explain checklist for emergency situations.

What it prepares you for

Careers

Environmental Health Officer
Emergency Management Specialist
Public Health Officer
Disaster Relief Coordinator
Safety Inspector

Where it is applied

Government Agencies
Healthcare
Non-profit Organizations
Environmental Protection
Urban Planning

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 3: Roles, Collaboration, Resourc Mobilisation, Allocation and Management
Unit 2: Roles and Collaboration of Agencies in Emergency Situations
Understanding the complexities of inter-agency coordination and resource allocation requires practical experience and familiarity with organizational structures.
Module 4: Forecasting, Preparedness and Response in Emergency Situations
Unit 1: Forecasting in Emergency Situations
Applying forecasting tools and methods in real-world emergency scenarios demands critical thinking and adaptability due to the dynamic nature of disasters.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 130 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Emergency Situations
- Unit 1: Definitions and Concepts of Emergencies and Disasters · 4 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 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 hours
  Describe the disaster-management cycle. Differentiate the relationship between disaster management and development. Discuss the steps in disaster management.
Week 2Module 2: Environmental Health in Emergency and Disaster
- Unit 1: Institutional Arrangement for Emergency Situations · 6 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 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 3Module 3: Roles, Collaboration, Resourc Mobilisation, Allocation and Management
- Unit 1: Roles of Various Agencies in Emergencies and Disasters · 4 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 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 4Module 3: Roles, Collaboration, Resourc Mobilisation, Allocation and Management
- Unit 3: Resources mobilisation, Allocation and Management in Emergencies · 4 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 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 5Module 4: Forecasting, Preparedness and Response in Emergency Situations
- Unit 1: Forecasting in Emergency Situations · 6 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 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 6Module 4: Forecasting, Preparedness and Response in Emergency Situations
- Unit 3: Checklist for Use in Emergency Situations · 12 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 7Module 1: Introduction to Emergency Situations
- Review of Module 1 · 4 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 8Module 2: Environmental Health in Emergency and Disaster
- Review of Module 2 · 6 hours
  Discuss the institutional arrangement for environmental health services in emergency situations. Review environmental health services in emergency situations.
Week 9Module 3: Roles, Collaboration, Resourc Mobilisation, Allocation and Management
- Review of Module 3 · 8 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 10Module 4: Forecasting, Preparedness and Response in Emergency Situations
- Review of Module 4 · 12 hours
  Discuss forecasting in emergency situations. Review preparedness and response in emergency situations. Outline checklist for use in Emergency Situations.
Week 11Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignment 1, 2, 3 & 4 · 12 hours
  Complete assignments.
Week 12Revision
- General Course Revision · 12 hours
  Read course materials. Review learning outcomes. Practice questions.
Week 13Examination Preparation
- Final Revision · 12 hours
  Final revision. Address any remaining questions. Prepare for final examination.

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts.
Practice applying the disaster management cycle to different emergency scenarios.
Review the roles and responsibilities of various agencies, emphasizing coordination and collaboration.
Study the checklists provided, understanding their application in real-world situations.
Focus on understanding the practical aspects of environmental health measures and their implementation during emergencies.
Practice problem-solving exercises related to resource allocation and management in disaster situations.
Create concept maps linking different topics, such as forecasting, preparedness, and response.
Review all TMAs and identify areas of weakness for further study.
Allocate specific time slots for revision, ensuring coverage of all units.
Practice time management by attempting mock exams within the given time frame.

Questions students ask about this course

What is EHS314 about?

How many units does EHS314 have?

EHS314, Environmental Health Service in Emergency Situation, has 12 units across 4 modules, over 166 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

Is EHS314 hard?

EHS314 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study and problem solving work, and it has a practical component.

How long does EHS314 take to study?

About 156 hours of study, spread across its 12 units.

How is EHS314 assessed?

EHS314 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.

What can I do with EHS314?

Environmental Health Officer, Emergency Management Specialist, Public Health Officer, Disaster Relief Coordinator and Safety Inspector.