APHES Summer Course – Assessing Public Health in Emergency Situation
APHES Summer Course – Assessing Public Health in Emergency Situation
Belgium, 02-13 July 2012
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
The Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disaster will offer the APHES Course in English.
Venue: Université catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
Dates: 02-13 July 2012
Language: English
Organizer: The Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disaster
Deadline for submission of applications: April 30 2012
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course aims to familiarize professionals with epidemiological techniques to determine impacts of disasters and conflicts. The course will introduce participants to the methods and tools of epidemiology in the context of humanitarian emergencies also cover the different uses of quantitative tools for the assessment of health needs in populations affected by catastrophic events.
Topics covered will include malnutrition, mortality, morbidity and population displacement.
HOW THE COURSE WILL BE RUN
The course will last for two weeks:
- The first week will consist of theoretical presentations of how to assess impacts of disasters and conflicts on human health, along with presentations of relevant tools
- During the second week, practical case-studies will be presented and a simulation exercise will be held under the supervision and guidance of international experts. This will allow the students to put the acquired knowledge during the first week of theoretical classes into practice.
- Evaluation will be based on the preparation by each students of a case-study presentation that will illustrate the concepts taught during the course and also the participation during the simulation exercise.
A university certificate will be awarded to students who successfully complete the course and evaluation.
APPLICANTS PROFILE
This course is open to professionals at the level of field officer, preferably with some experience in the humanitarian and emergency management sectors. Two students from the European Masters in Humanitarian Action will also be selected to attend the course.
SELECTION PROCESS
We strive to have a diversified group of participants, balancing gender, organizational and geographical representation. Participant selection is based on the candidate's profiles, examined through the application form and based on the requirement mentioned above.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
- Dates : 2 July (at 9am) to 13 July (at 2pm)
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
o Accommodation will be made available on the university campus. This includes one single room in a dormitory of 6 to 8 private rooms with both common kitchen and bathroom facilities. The expense for this type of accommodations is +/- 450 Euro for the course duration. Other solutions for accommodation are available in town, but must be organized by the individual participant (details about options are available on the website www.aphes.be).
- Participation fees: €1500 Euros
o Course registration fee covers coursework, printed materials, coffee breaks and lunches
o If staying off campus, transportation both to-and-from the course venue is not included in the fees and must be arranged by the individual participant
o Participant fee must be deposited and received by Centre for Research on Epidemiology of Disasters by June 13, 2012; otherwise, participation will be cancelled.
o Reimbursement will not be made on cancellation after June 24, 2012.
- Language of the course: English – fluency in English is required.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Please complete the application form on the website www.aphes.be or contact Mrs. Bernadette Dubus at the following address: bernadette.dubus@uclouvain.be by April 30, 2012.
ALL APPLICANTS will be informed about the decision by June 1st 2012. If you have not received an answer after that date, please contact us. Please make sure you include contact information (e-mail and phone number) you will have access to during those dates.
Note: information on the course, along with the application form, is available in the official APHES Summer course website: www.aphes.be
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