Basic Public Health Emergency Management
Continuing Education Unit (CEU): 15
Course Level: Basic
Course Duration: 3
Course Owner: Ministry of Health
Passing Score: 70
- Midwifery professionals – Diploma/IV assistant,
- Nurse professional – BSC,
- Medical Doctor Professionals – General Practitioner/GP/,
- Midwifery professionals – BSC,
- Mental Health Professionals – Psychiatry professional[BSC],
- Medical Laboratory professionals – BSC,
- Dental Professionals – BSC,
- Clinical Health professionals – Health officer/BSC,
- Pharmacy professionals – BSC,
Course description
Ethiopia’s Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) CPD programs include courses offered by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) and the Ministry of Health (MOH), covering areas like surveillance, preparedness, and response for both general and humanitarian settings. These courses can include online and in-person formats, often focusing on building foundational knowledge and practical skills for health professionals to manage public health threats, with some offering CEU points upon completion.
Key PHEM CPD Program details
- Offering Institutions:
The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) are the primary providers of these programs.
- Course Content:
Programs typically cover a range of topics, including:
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- Fundamentals of PHEM
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- Early warning and surveillance
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- Preparedness and response
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- Recovery and resilience
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- Public health surveillance during humanitarian emergencies
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- Risk communication and community engagement
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- Rapid health needs assessment
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- Outbreak investigation
- Course Formats:
Both online and in-person training are available. For example, there is an online course for pharmaceutical supply chain management that offers 10 CEU points.
- Program Goals:
The main goal is to equip health professionals with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies.
- Target Audience:
Courses are designed for a range of health professionals, including PHEM officers, healthcare workers involved in emergency management, and those in leadership positions.
- Certificates:
Successful completion of certain courses leads to a certificate of completion and potentially Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Curriculum
- 10 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- 1. Fundamentals of Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM)0
- 2. Early Warning and Surveillance0
- 3. Preparedness and Response Strategies0
- 4. Recovery and Resilience Planning0
- 5. Public Health Surveillance During Humanitarian Emergencies0
- 6. Risk Communication and Community Engagement0
- 7. Rapid Health Needs Assessment0
- 8. Outbreak Investigation Techniques0
- 9. Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management (Online Course)0
- 10. Effective Management in Emergency Settings0
Instructor
Founder and General Managing Director
Ethiopia's Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs, offered by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) and the Ministry of Health (MOH), focus on equipping health professionals with essential skills and knowledge for managing public health threats. The courses cover a wide range of topics, including surveillance, preparedness, response, and recovery, tailored for both general and humanitarian contexts. Available in online and in-person formats, some courses, like the pharmaceutical supply chain management program, provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon completion. Designed for PHEM officers, healthcare workers, and leaders, these programs aim to enhance participants' abilities to effectively prepare for and respond to emergencies, culminating in certificates of completion for successful candidates.
Ethiopia's Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs, offered by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) and the Ministry of Health (MOH), focus on equipping health professionals with essential skills and knowledge for managing public health threats. The courses cover a wide range of topics, including surveillance, preparedness, response, and recovery, tailored for both general and humanitarian contexts. Available in online and in-person formats, some courses, like the pharmaceutical supply chain management program, provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon completion. Designed for PHEM officers, healthcare workers, and leaders, these programs aim to enhance participants' abilities to effectively prepare for and respond to emergencies, culminating in certificates of completion for successful candidates.