HAY602 - HEALTH MANAGEMENT IN DISASTERS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
HEALTH MANAGEMENT IN DISASTERS HAY602 2nd Semester 2 0 2 4
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Other: , Assignments, Preparing and presenting Seminars  
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Hakan AltıntaÅŸ, M.D. 
Course objectiveThe basic elements of health disaster management will be taught in accordance with integrated disaster management principles, publich health approach and ethical emphasis.  
Learning outcomes
  1. The student calculates disaster severity score.
  2. The student compares the severity scores of various disasters
  3. The student explains the basic principles of disaster planning.
  4. The student explains the importance of coordination, communication and command in disasters. The student lists the personnel involved and the tasks to be achieved in a disaster pre-hospital setting.
  5. The student applies triage for the casualties in disasters. The student explains the important role of hospitals in disaster response
  6. The student explains the principles of medical organization in mass gatherings. The student explains the importance of information and the role of media in disasters.
  7. The student discusses the role of rehabilitation in disasters. The student summarizes the health problems of refugees and related public health interventions.
  8. The student explains the main components of the chain of logistics in humanitarian supply management. The student discusses the role of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in disaster management. The student discusses ethics in disasters
Course ContentDefinition, classification and scoring of disasters
Modelling medical management in disasters
Emergency preparedness and community risk management
Coordination, communication and command in disasters
Prehospital care in disasters
Advanced medical post
Triage in disasters
Hospital disaster procedure
Medical management of crowd gatherings
Information and media in disasters
Rehabilitation in disasters
Management of displaced persons and refugees
International assistance in disasters
The role of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Disaster Management 
References1. Jan de Boer, Marcel Dubouloz. Handbook of Disaster Medicine. Van der Wees, Utrecht-Netherlands, 2000.
2. Linda Young Landesman. Public Health Management in Disasters: The Practice Guide. American Public Health Association, Washington, 2001.
3. Ciottone GR (ed). Disaster Medicine. Third Edition. Philadelphia: Mosby; 2006, pp: 473-516.
4. Hogan DE & Burstein JL. Disaster Medicine. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2002, pp: 163-236
5. Other printed and/or electronic sources related to the topic (textbooks, scientific journals, reports, internet sources etc) 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Definition, classification and scoring of disasters
Week 2Modelling medical management in disasters
Week 3Emergency preparedness and community risk management
Week 4Coordination, communication and command in disasters
Week 5Prehospital care in disasters
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7Advanced medical post
Week 8Triage in disasters
Week 9Hospital disaster procedure
Week 10Medical management of crowd gatherings
Week 11Midterm exam
Week 12Information and media in disasters
Week 13Rehabilitation in disasters
Week 14Management of displaced persons and refugees
Week 15International assistance in disasters, The role of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Disaster Management
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments15
Presentation15
Project00
Seminar115
Midterms225
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes550
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14228
Presentation / Seminar Preparation12424
Project000
Homework assignment11010
Midterms (Study duration)21020
Final Exam (Study duration) 11010
Total Workload3358120

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Has current knowledge, develops it   X 
2. Comprehends and uses interaction among disciplines    X
3. Has knowledge on information technologies, technical equipments, devices and instruments   X 
4. Has knowledge of statistics, uses statistical programmes effectivelyX    
5. Uses theoretical and practical knowledge    X
6. Interprets knowledge, uses research techniques, makes analysis and synthesis, proposes solutions X   
7. Plans and conducts research study, uses the statistical programs effectively, selects the statistical methods correctly, writes the report of the studyX    
8. Takes responsibility, works independently or within a team, proposes solutions, solves problems, evaluates the outcomes and implements when necessary  X  
9. Conducts a scientific study, publishes in a scientific peer-reviewed journal, presents an abstract in a scientific meetingX    
10. Practices career development and lifelong learning principles   X 
11. May evaluate a scientific article, follows evidence-based practices, conducts studies to produce evidenceX    
12. Establishes a network with national and international stakeholders   X 
13. Implements integrated disaster management principles and public health approaches    X
14. Contributes to all studies at community, institutional, local, regional, national and international levels    X
15. Knows the significance of ethical principles and boards, behaves ethical in all circumstances    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest