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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
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| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The International Health Regulations (IHR) are the cornerstone of global health security. They provide a framework for countries to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats of international concern.
Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations Certification by Coursera will teach you about the IHR, its history, and its implementation. You will learn about the major principles of the IHR, as well as the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
The Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations Certification course is delivered online through Coursera. It consists of video lectures, quizzes, and assignments. The average learner takes about 3 weeks to complete the course. The course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the IHR. There are no prerequisites for the course. The course is particularly relevant for public health professionals, health care workers, policymakers, and anyone who is interested in global health security.
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The Highlights
- 100% Online Course
- 25 hours of approximate content
- Intermediate Level
- Flexible Schedule
Programme Offerings
- hands-on projects
- Project Reviews
- Technical Support
- peer learning
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2435 | yes | Coursera |
Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations Certification fees is Rs. 2435 for the course with the complete certification and the course content is free of cost without a certificate.
Fee Structure
Total Course Fees (with certificate) | Rs.2435 |
Total Course Fees (without certificate) | Free |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Following are the Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations Certification qualifying details:
- To earn the certificate, you must complete all of the course modules, including the quizzes and assignments.
- You must also pass the final graded quiz
- The final quiz is worth 25% of your overall grade and all the other initial quizzes are worth 14 % each.
What you will learn
- Explain the IHR and its role in global health security
- Discuss the history of the IHR and their evolution
- Identify the major principles of the IHR
- Analyse the challenges and opportunities facing the IHR
- Use the virtual simulator to practise managing health crises
Who it is for
This course is for anyone who is interested in learning about the IHR. The course is particularly relevant for individuals pursuing a career as a:
Admission Details
Candidates need to follow the following steps to enroll in the Global Health Security, Solidarity, and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations Training:
Step 1: Visit the course page on the following link: https://www.coursera.org/learn/international-health-regulations
Step 2: Click on the "Enrol Now" button
Step 3:Fill out the application form with your personal details.
Step 4:Make the payment for the course fees through any mode of your choice after which you will be provided the complete course content.
Application Details
There is no separate application form for the Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations Classes. Enrollment is done through the Coursera website itself.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Learning objectives and course structure. IHR 3.0 Simulator - Dr. Antoine Flahault, Aude Richard
- Importance of the IHR in ensuring global health security: introduction through concrete examples - Dr. Antoine Flahault, Aude Richard
Readings
- Reading list
- Important preliminary information: Evaluations and subtitles
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Discussion Prompt
- Let's introduce ourselves
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- History behind the International Health Regulations - Prof. Patrick Zylberman
- Creation and evolution of the IHR - Prof. Stéphanie Dagron
- Principles and goals of the IHR - Prof. Stéphanie Dagron
- National Core Capacities Required for Surveillance and Response (Annex 1) - Prof. Stéphanie Dagron
- Event notification and communication with the WHO (Annex 2) - Prof. Stéphanie Dagron
- Role of the WHO in the IHR implementation - Prof. Stéphanie Dagron
- Institutional arrangements around the IHR - Prof. Stéphanie Dagron
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- Important preliminary information: Evaluations and subtitles
Practice Exercises
- Creation and evolution of the IHR
- Principles and goals of the IHR
- National core capacities
- Event notification
- Declaration of a PHEIC
- Institutional arrangements around the IHR
- Graded quiz for Module 2
Discussion Prompt
- The IHR in real life
Videos
- Multisectoral and transdisciplinary collaboration around the IHR. Human health and animal health - Dr. Guénaël Rodier
- Zika lessons - Dr. Alfonso J. Rodriguez Morales
- Climate change and vectors - Dr. Alfonso J. Rodriguez Morales, Florence Fouque
- SARS epidemic through the IHR lens and lessons learnt - Prof. Patrick Zylberman
- Ebola lessons - Prof. Patrick Zylberman
Readings
- MOOC "Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface"
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Practice Exercises
- Human-animal-ecosystem interconnection
- Zika virus
- Climate change and vectors
- SARS epidemic
- Ebola lessons
- Graded quiz for Module 3
Videos
- Introduction to mobility and trade - Dr. Guénaël Rodier
- Capacities required at points of entry - Gilles Poumerol
- Public health measures in mobility and trade - Gilles Poumerol
- Health documents in international traffic - Gilles Poumerol
- Obligations of WHO and other entities - Gilles Poumerol
- Economic considerations - Vanessa Candeias
- National security and other considerations - Dr. Guénaël Rodier
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Practice Exercises
- Points of Entry (PoEs)
- Public health measures in mobility and trade
- Health documents in international traffic
- Obligations of WHO and other entities
- Economic costs of epidemics
- National security
- Graded quiz for Module 4
Videos
- IHR Monitoring Framework - Dr. Guénaël Rodier
- Joint External Evaluation (JEE) and national planning - Dr. Guénaël Rodier
- IHR-PVS National Bridging Workshop - Dr. Guénaël Rodier
- Procedures in practice - Prof. Benoit Vallet
- Example of the plague outbreak in Madagascar - Prof. Benoit Vallet
- Procedures in practice - Dr. Timo Buetler
- Example of Swiss NFP daily work - Dr. Timo Buetler
- Legal epidemiology pilot project for accelerating the implementation of the IHR (2005) in the European region - Géraldine Marks
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Practice Exercises
- IHR and national health systems
- Joint External Evaluation (JEE) and national planning
- IHR-PVS national bridging workshop
- French National Focal Point
- Swiss National Focal Point
- Graded quiz for Module 5
Videos
- Challenges in implementation of the IHR - Gian-Luca Burci
- Critiques of the IHR - Eduardo Hage
- Does the IHR address human rights and privacy issues? - Dr. Andraž Zidar
- Programmatic reforms - Dr. Suerie Moon
- Institutional reforms, gaps and open questions - Dr. Suerie Moon
- National health systems, humanitarian aid, R&D - Dr. Suerie Moon
- Knowledge sharing, trade and travel - Dr. Suerie Moon
- Financing, leadership and monitoring - Dr. Suerie Moon
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Practice Exercises
- Implementation of the IHR
- Critiques of the IHR
- The IHR and human rights
- Global Health Security after Ebola
- Graded quiz for Module 6
Video
- Conclusion - Aude Richard
Practice Exercise
- Final quiz
Discussion Prompt
- MOOC feedback and ways forward
Evaluation process
There is no exam for this course. However, the candidate will be required to complete a series of quizzes and assignments in order to earn your certificate.
Instructors
University of Geneva, Geneva Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
There are no prerequisites for the course. However, some familiarity with global health topics would be helpful.
The course is delivered online through Coursera. The course consists of video lectures, quizzes, and assignments.
The average learner takes about 6 weeks to complete the course. However, you can complete the course at your own pace.
Yes, Global Health Security, Solidarity, and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations Certification are globally recognised.
Yes, the course instructors can be reached out for technical support and doubts.