• Module 1 Learning Objectives

    • Describe phases of disaster management.
    • Recognize events that can lead to disasters and humanitarian emergencies.
    • Recognize the available resources, strengths, and limitations of organizations that may respond to a humanitarian emergency.

      • Video Lecture (Required for CE)

        • Disasters and their Impacts on Public Health

          What this video covers: Explore the key public health concepts of disasters, including hazard, risk, vulnerability, and capacity, and outlines the phases of disaster management.

          Why it matters: Understanding these concepts helps responders recognize why some events become disasters and how to better prepare for, respond to, and reduce their impact, especially in low-resource settings.

          Questions to keep in mind while viewing:

          • How do hazard, vulnerability, and capacity interact to influence disaster impact?

          • Who are the most vulnerable populations in disasters, and what specific risks do they face?

          • How do the phases of disaster management work together to improve outcomes before, during, and after a disaster?

           

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      • Interactive Book (Required for CE)

        • Take a deeper dive into the concepts for module 1 with the multimedia interactive book.

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      • Interactive Slides (Optional for CE)

        • You can also download the slidepack from here (PPT format) and here (PDF Format).

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