General Considerations of Natural Disasters

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This course will provide the students general information and knowledge for the preparedness and management of different types of natural disasters. Topics such as: Effects of Disasters in Health, Procedures, and Organizations of Health Systems during Disa sters, Epidemiological Surveillance, Preparedness for Disasters Situations, Assistance from External Organizations, will be discussed. The course has been designed for health professionals enrolled in the Master in Public Health Program and the other maste r programs offered in the school. The course is designed to provide knowledge and skills in handling different types of natural disasters. The student is expected to be able to design an SALP 6587 - Clinical Management of Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Eighty (80) hours. The course discuss the clinical management of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in Puerto Rico using lectures, demonstrations, and practical instruction.