Objectives and competences
Humanitarian crises involve large-scale health crises. Emergency medical aid is needed to care for people affected by armed conflicts, epidemics, natural disasters; and those who are without healthcare. Knowledge of essential preventive measures and the provision of the most basic medical care is of paramount importance. This course introduces the main components needed to respond to humanitarian emergencies while addressing challenges and dilemmas. It also aims to show how leading humanitarian organizations achieve positive outcomes by reducing mortality, morbidity and suffering.
Basic information
| Type | Postgraduate courses |
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| Certificate | Advanced university course |
| Faculty or school | Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut |
| Branch of knowledge |
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| Mode of delivery | Face-to-face |
| Credits | 3 |
| Length of course | 1 academic year |
| Language(s) of instruction | Catalan |
| Enrolment fee: | First year: 570,00 € An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee |
| In-company placement(s): | No |
| Classes begin: | 22/04/2025 |
| formacion@isglobal.org | |
| Master's degree course homepage | https://www.isglobal.org |
| Managment | Casamitjana Badia, Núria |
| Open pre-enrolment | Yes |
| Lead to doctoral studies | No |
| Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification: | Sí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys) |
Objectives and competences
Objectives
- To recognize the most essential components in the response to humanitarian emergencies and, in turn, to be able to address a diverse range of challenges and dilemmas. - How leading humanitarian organizations achieve positive outcomes by reducing mortality, morbidity and suffering.
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
- People with basic knowledge of the humanitarian context and global coordination mechanisms (desirable for the basic level of the course).- People with a medical background that will help them understand the medical priorities and clinical definitions in the field, although this is not a mandatory requirement.
Access requirements and conditions
The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.Pre-enrolment
Calendar
05/09/2024 11/04/2025Contact us
Faculty or school where the course is taught
| Address: | Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut UB C/ Casanova 143 Campus Clínic 08036 - Barcelona Espanya |
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| Email address: | formacion@isglobal.org |
| Webpage: | www.isglobal.org |
| Telephone: | +34 932 271 814 |
| Observations: | from Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. (office hours). |
For further enquiries
| Address: | Yolanda Amat Rosselló, 132 7a 08036 - Barcelona Espanya |
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| Email address: | formacion@isglobal.org |
| Webpage: | https://www.isglobal.org |
| Telephone: | +34 932 271 814 |
| Observations: | from Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. (office hours). |