Foundation for Professional Development

Disaster Management and Emergency Planning

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Short course

Course type

15hrs

Study time

Online

Mode of learning

15 CPD points

15 General
(70% average required)

Course overview

In a world increasingly impacted by natural and human-made disasters, effective planning and coordinated response are critical. This short course equips healthcare professionals, emergency planners, and frontline responders with the knowledge and skills needed to manage disasters and ensure community resilience. Participants will learn to assess hazards, develop emergency plans, conduct emergency needs assessments, and evaluate the effectiveness of disaster response efforts. The course also explores recovery processes and the roles played by international organisations and NGOs in disaster management. Learning is supported through interactive modules, end-of-module quizzes, and a final written assignment. This 15-hour course is accredited for 15 CPD points with the HPCSA.

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Who is this course for?

South African Healthcare Professionals interested in public health

Required qualification

Healthcare Professional Qualification, Public health decision makers, researchers and managers (with a post-graduate degree qualification); any honours degree graduate interested in public health

Course level

 Intermediate

Develop your professional skills

Why choose this course?

  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers all key concepts and skills, ensuring a deep and thorough understanding of the subject.
  • Expert Developers: Learn from industry leaders and academic experts with years of real-world experience and insight.
  • Flexible Learning Options: Our online courses provide the flexibility and convenience of learning in your own time, from the comfort of your home or office.

About the academic institution

Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) is a South African Private Institution of Higher Education established in October 1997 by the South African Medical Association and has been registered with the DHET since 2002.

580 000+
Students 

27
Years

110
countries

FPD contact info

  shortprog@foundation.co.za
  +27 12345678

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Course Lessons

  • Certificate included

    Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion from the Foundation for Professional Development, a name synonymous with excellence in professional growth.

Course developer 


NextGenU
NextGenU provides open educational resources for medical and public health graduate training. 
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Student testimonials

FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
- Josh Stobbard
FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
- Josh Stobbard
FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
- Josh Stobbard
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