Public Health in Emergencies.

Catalog description

This course examines the role of public health in the context of emergencies and disasters. The course covers the principles, strategies, and practices necessary to protect and promote public health during crises, including health risk assessment, disease prevention, and health system resilience in the face of natural and human-made disasters. Prerequisites: Admission to the MEMS program and successful completion of previous trimester coursework or permission of instructor.