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Water Supply and Sanitation in Emergencies
Early identification of technically sound and sustainable water and sanitary interventions is crucial when it comes to saving lives and preventing diseases in almost any disaster situation.
Experience gathered during recent disaster operations demonstrates the urgent need for highly skilled professionals with specialised expertise in water supply and sanitation, as the lack of interdisciplinary personnel has proved to be a barrier to efficient and effective response.
The University of Copenhagen offers an intensive course on water supply and sanitation in emergencies for professionals working with - or aiming to work with - disasters and relief operations.
The course is designed in such a way that each participant attains the knowledge and skills necessary for prompt action in recovery situations, especially in developing countries.
On completion of the course, participants will be able to access and prioritize water supply and sanitation in emergencies with foresight, and make appropriate decisions to prevent disease outbreak.
Application deadline was 22 January 2013
Institution:
Copenhagen School of Global Health, University of Copenhagen
The course takes place in Copenhagen, Denmark
Course coordinator:
Assistant Professor Peter Kjær Jensen
Type:
This is an optional advanced course in the Master of Disaster Management and Master of International Health programmes.
Duration:
22 April - 22 May 2013.
Full time lectures and exercises, including a few days of individual or group study.
ECTS credits:
5 ECTS
Language:
English
Objectives:
By the end of the course participants will have a comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of water and sanitation in the different phases of emergencies, including disease prevention and preparedness. With this knowledge participants should be able to assess and prioritize the water and sanitation needs for a population in emergency situations with foresight, and take appropriate measures in disease outbreak control in relation to water and sanitation.
Content:
The course will be divided into 5 main clusters:
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Anthropological assessment approaches in emergency situations
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Health and disease transmission in emergency settings
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Technical and theoretical aspects of water and sanitation
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Practical aspects of water and sanitation
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Case study and exam where the participants will apply knowledge and skills acquired during the course
Methods:
A combination of lectures, group work, practical exercises, self/-group study, case studies, presentations and discussions in plenary. The main emphasis will be on participatory approaches.
TropEd accreditation:
Accredited 2006; re-accredited 2008 in Paris.
Remarks:
Course book: Engineering in Emergencies - A Practical Guide for Relief Workers by Jan Davis & Robert Lambert - more info: http://www.redr.org/redr/support/resources/EinE/EinE.htm
Assessment Procedures:
Written exam (4 hours) with internal moderation. Grading according to the Danish 7-scale.
Prerequisites:
The applicants must live up to the Master of Disaster Management admission criteria.
Class size:
The number of participants is limited to 40. The course may be cancelled if there are less than 12 participants.
Fees:
Reduced fee: DKK 18,500
For students from EU/EEA, and students with a DIS, Fulbright or Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship.
Normal fee: DKK 25,000
For all other students.
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Scholarships:
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