Humanitarian and Disaster Relief - Practical
| Module title | Humanitarian and Disaster Relief - Practical |
|---|---|
| Module code | HPDM071 |
| Academic year | 2021/2 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 8 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 12 |
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Module description
Disaster and Humanitarian relief module extends on the theme of Humanitarian Disaster Relief - Theory. The module introduces concepts in security and risk mitigation that are fundamental to operating in natural or manmade disaster zones. Areas to consider include protocols for safe movement and protection of the health force, hazard recognition (and avoidance) and managing hostility and conflict.
Module aims - intentions of the module
In this module you will further critically examine the challenges of providing safe and effective healthcare in a range of challenging environments following major incidents. You will consider in detail the impact of a hostile environment on the safe functioning and movement of the health team.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Critically evaluate the fundamentals of health force protection in a hostile environment
- 2. Demonstrate an ability to hypothesise what type of hazards may present
- 3. Evaluate standard operating procedures (SOPs) for travelling and communicating in hostile environment
- 4. Demonstrate an understanding of strategies to employ when encountering interpersonal conflict and hostility from external agencies
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Demonstrate a critical awareness of the importance of risk assessment
- 6. Consider problems in a holistic way, and to be aware of the drivers of health and wellbeing.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Work together in groups collaboratively and effectively.
- 8. Communicate ideas effectively in writing and in person to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- 9. Critically engage with research evidence drawn from sources such as books, journals, and the internet.
Syllabus plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, an example of an overall structure is as follows:
Introduction to module and assignment guidelines
- Personal & Team security
- Risk management pre and intra-deployment
- Safety in urban and rural disaster environments
- Hazard recognition and avoidance
- Approaches to threats from interpersonal hostility
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 135 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 35 | Residential course: Lectures, seminars, master-classes, practical exercises and group work in specialist areas, and contemporary debates |
| Guided Independent Study | 75 | Reading and preparation for scheduled sessions and coursework. Web-based learning; resource gathering and in-depth reading during the period of module delivery |
| Guided Independent Study | 40 | Preparation and writing of assignments |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal feedback | 1-6 | Facilitator and peer feedback online |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment detailed analysis on real world contemporary example | 100 | 2000 words | 1-9 | Written |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment detailed analysis on real world contemporary example | 2000 words | 1-9 | During or prior to the August to September Referral/Deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Please refer to the TQA section on Referral/Deferral: http://as.exeter.ac.uk/academic-policy-standards/tqa-manual/aph/consequenceoffailure/
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
The Sphere Project Handbook
http://www.spherehandbook.org/
• World Health Organization (WHO) (2002), 25 Questions & Answers on Health & Human Rights. Health & Human Rights Publication Issue No. 1. Geneva. http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2002/9241545690.pdf
• Noji, E (ed.) (1997), The Public Health Consequences of Disasters. Oxford University Press. New York.
• WHO and PAHO (2001), Health Library for Disasters. Geneva. http://helid.desastres.net/
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | Yes |
| Origin date | 25/10/2016 |
| Last revision date | 19/09/2019 |
