HCA464 Global Health and Crisis Management

This course examines the growing threat and potential consequences of disasters by examining the complexities of public health and humanitarian crises and studying emerging health security threats. Students will explore a variety of health disasters as well as their consequences, learning to analyze issues from local, regional and global perspectives. Particular attention will be paid to the roles of agencies, systems and practitioners in preparedness, response, and recovery. (Prerequisite: HCA100, HCA161 or HCA385).