In collaboration with the Rollins School of Public Health and the CDC's Division of Global Health Protection, Emergency Response, and Recovery Branch, this course introduces basic concepts and principles of communicating during a global crisis or emergency. It explores why communication during an emergency is different and the importance of adapting emergency messages to the needs of affected populations. Through sample scenarios, you will get the opportunity to identify information needs and develop useful messages using six guiding principles to help you communicate effectively and promote behaviors that reduce health risks during an emergency.
Communicating During Global Emergencies
Communicating During Global Emergencies
Instructors: Dabney P. Evans, PhD, MPH
Sponsored by Syrian Youth Assembly
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During this week, we'll explore the framework of CERC, the primary function of risk communications, and consider common principles to follow when communicating to affected communities during a crisis.
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5 videos5 readings1 assignment1 peer review
In this week, we'll consider the focus of communication during emergency response as well as the creation and application of a crisis communication plan.
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5 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review
During our final week, we'll explore the International Health Regulations' four components of risk communication through a fictional scenario.
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6 videos5 readings1 assignment1 peer review
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DM
5
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2020
Video lessons are high quality, it is easy to understand and very interesting. I believe that this course is really good for people who work or plan to work in Security sector.
SL
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Reviewed on Apr 27, 2020
I enjoyed this taking this course and found the information to be useful in any emergency, not just global ones. I have already begun using some the techniques and they have proven to be helpful.
AK
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Reviewed on Apr 25, 2020
Thank You. I find the course very relevant across years and very helpful to me as I work in the development sector.
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