COS Advanced Course on Community Health 2024
Information
Period
September 2024 - January 202512 ECTS credits
250 study hours. The course consists of 12 thematic modules, including the pillars of community health and other innovative content that addresses emerging issues in community health and needs for community health workers. The 12 modules will be delivered weekly at 2-4 hours per day during the academic semester.
Language
Bilingual (En/Fr)Format
Blended learningContribution to the SDGs
Objectives
At the end of the course, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the key priorities in terms of community health
- Complete basic health tasks to prevent and mitigate the health risks in their communities
- Develop collaborative competencies with peers and local actors to prevent and mitigate health risks
- Help reinforce the well-being and resilience between peers and within their community
Audience
Current community health workers and individuals who want to reinforce their competencies and knowledge in community health.
Programme
- Introduction to Community Health
- Health Emergencies & Basics of First Aid
- Pre-pregnancy, Maternal and Newborn Health
- Child Health
- Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Introduction to Infectious Diseases
- Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Neglected Tropical Diseases
- Healthy Lifestyles and Non Communicable Diseases
- Mental Health and Disabilities
- Basic Skills in Community Health Practice
- Data & Research in Community Health
- Field Workshops delivered by local NGOs
Director(s)
Prof. Karl BLANCHET, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva
Coordinator(s)
Dr. Rafael Luis Ruiz de Castañeda, University of Geneva
Partnership
InZone
Assessment
The final assessment includes a quiz and a small research project.
Pedagogical method
This blended course combines online and onsite learning methods and experiences (e.g., video lectures, diverse online activities and interactive sessions with international experts, field workshops delivered by local NGOs).
Admission criteria
- Good understanding of English
- Explicit motivation of assisting the community
- Previous experience in community health recommended
Steering committee
- Prof. Karl BLANCHET, Faculty of Medicine, Director, University of Geneva
- Dr. Rafael LUIS RUIZ DE CASTAÑEDA, Faculty of Medecine, University of Geneva
- Thierry AGAGLIATE, Executive Director, InZone
Number of participants
Max. 80 participants
Contribution to the SDGs