Introduction to Disaster Health Management (PUN451CPE)

Overview

For the health system to effectively respond to major incidents and disasters, individuals must be able to help organisations prepare, respond and recover.

Those responsible for planning, preparing and managing health services during major incidents should be knowledgeable in the principles of disaster health management, the disaster management arrangements in place internationally, nationally and locally, and should possess the knowledge and skills necessary to advise or lead health organisations during these events.

This course aims to educate clinicians and managers in the knowledge, skills, strategies and tactics required to manage health units and organisations during major incidents or disasters. Who should participate

Corporate students currently or potentially involved in planning, preparation and management of health services during major incidents and disasters.

Delivery

Where: This course is delivered at QUT Kelvin Grove, Victoria Park Road.

Room details to be confirmed. External:

• Online

When: Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August 2013 Details: This intensive five-day course includes workshops, seminars, and independent learning activities.

Cost

Course costs vary depending on the modules you choose.

Workshop only modules

$1535 including GST

You can choose to complete the workshop module without the assessment component and receive recognition of course participation.

Workshop and assessment modules

$2047 including GST

Assessment includes a Workbook and Case Study Assignment. You will need to successfully complete the assessment modules to be eligible for credit towards postgraduate qualifications.

Australian College of Health Service Managers discount 

Australian College of Health Service Managers (ACHSM) members receive a 10% discount.

When you register you'll need to enter a discount code provided by ACHSM along with your membership number.

Contact

For further information regarding course content or assessment, contact Professor Gerry Fitzgerald.

For registration or payments queries, please contact Office of Continuing Professional Education.

Details

This course is divided into four modules.

Module 1: The conceptual basis for disaster health management

This module explores the historical and conceptual context within which health disaster management occurs. This module addresses the history, epidemiology and impact of disasters as well as the concepts and principles that underpin health disaster management.

Module 2: Pre-event management

This module addresses the development of preparedness of health services for the management of disasters. The module includes risk management (including risk reduction and mitigation), planning and resource identification and preparation.

Module 3: Incident management

This module addresses the management of incidents during the acute phase. In includes the principles and practice of incident management including on-site and within health facilities as well as the continuity of health services and community functionality.

Module 4: Rehabilitation, recovery and development

This module examines the post-event aspects of disaster management required to support communities recover and grow as a result of major event. This module addresses the human-social aspects of disaster management including mental health, restoration of community function and evaluation and reporting to inform community resilience.

Course materials

You will receive reference texts and online access to databases through Blackboard or the QUT Library. No textbook is required.

Outcomes

On completion of this course, you should be able to:

• provide evidence of a detailed knowledge and understanding of the principles of major incident and disaster management
• describe organisational and operational arrangements for management of major incidents and disasters
• apply your knowledge and understanding to the process of planning, preparation, response and recovery and thus contribute to the preparedness of the health system for disasters.

Register

Payment

When you register for the course, you will create an account with us and pay your fees online by credit or debit card (preferred payment option). There is an option to pay via invoice, if payment by credit/debit card is not possible.

You will be able to access your account, including your invoice, using your email address and password.

Australian College of Health Service Managers (ACHSM) members

To receive the 10% membership discount you'll need to enter your membership number, then on the Registration Summary page enter the VIP Code provided by ACHSM. To obtain the code, contact Debra O'Brien at events@achsm.org.au.

FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP are not available for Continuing Professional Education courses.

Cancellation

To cancel your registration, you must apply in writing to the Course Manager at the Office of Continuing Professional Education.

If you withdraw before 15 July 2013, your tuition fees will be refunded less $100. No refunds are applicable after this date.

We reserve the right to cancel the course under certain circumstances, such as low registration numbers. If this happens, we will advise you as soon as possible, and give you a full refund. We are not responsible for any expenses you may have incurred if the course is cancelled.

Late registration

Late registrations may be accepted upon request to the Office of Continuing Professional Education.