• There are three videos below which are required for CE: General Information, Tutorial 1, and Tutorial 2.

      Module 2: Preventive Medicine in Humanitarian Emergencies

      What this video covers: Learn how to measure public health impact in emergencies using key metrics and how to conduct a rapid needs assessment to guide early response priorities.

      Why it matters: Accurate, timely data ensures resources are directed where they are most needed and helps prevent avoidable illness and death, especially among vulnerable populations.

      Questions to keep in mind while viewing:

      • How do incidence, prevalence, and mortality rates help determine the severity of a crisis?

      • What information is essential to collect during a rapid needs assessment in the first 24 hours?

      • How do basic needs like water, shelter, sanitation, and food shape immediate response priorities?

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    • The following tutorials will assist in completing the Module 2 Interactive Case Scenario.

      Module 2 Tutorial 1: A problem-based learning exercise on rapid assessment in a post-disaster situation

      What this video covers: Learn how to assess public health impact in emergencies using key metrics and how to conduct a rapid needs assessment to guide response priorities.

      Why it matters: Timely and accurate assessment ensures that limited resources are allocated effectively and that the most urgent health risks are addressed first.

      Questions to keep in mind while viewing:

      • How do public health metrics like incidence, prevalence, and mortality rates guide decision-making in a crisis?

      • What are the most critical data points to collect during a rapid needs assessment?

      • How do assessment findings translate into immediate action on the ground?

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    • Module 2 Tutorial 2: A problem-based learning exercise on rapid assessment in a post-disaster situation

      What this video covers: Understand how to plan and conduct a rapid needs assessment by evaluating essential survival needs such as water, nutrition, shelter, sanitation, environmental risks, and mortality data.

      Why it matters: A structured assessment in the first 24 hours ensures that response efforts target the most urgent threats to survival and prevent worsening health outcomes.

      Questions to keep in mind while viewing:

      • What key indicators help determine whether basic needs like water, food, and shelter are adequate?

      • How do environmental and sanitation conditions contribute to disease risk after a disaster?

      • How can mortality and morbidity data guide immediate intervention priorities?