James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

TM5557 - Disaster Health Management

Subject Description

This subject aims to prepare students to effectively contribute to the management of population health needs resulting from a disaster in both national and international settings. This will be achieved by developing a thorough understanding of disaster prevention, preparation, response and recovery systems.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply the principles and phases of disaster management to a variety of scenarios in both developed and developing countries, focussing on the tropics
• Critically assess the risks and needs of disaster-stricken communities, and the implications for disaster management
• Differentiate the role of governments, NGOs, the military, international agencies and other stakeholders in disaster management
• Appraise/articulate the ethical, cultural and legal aspects of disaster health care
• Critically reflect on the role of public health in the disaster management team

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (25%) - Individual
• Oral > Presentation 1 - (25%) - Group
• Written > Briefing paper - (50%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more; Complete all three (3) assessment items

Availabilities