Refugee Health is an 8-hour accredited online course designed to equip healthcare professionals and allied workers with a comprehensive understanding of the health challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers worldwide.

The course explores key definitions and distinctions between refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants as outlined by the UNHCR and the 1951 Refugee Convention, and examines the global scale and distribution of the refugee crisis—highlighting that most refugees are hosted in developing countries, despite a focus on those settled in developed nations. Participants will delve into the health effects of displacement, including both cross-border and internal displacement, and analyze the impact of conflict, violence, and disasters. The course also investigates the role of global politics in shaping refugee movements and resettlement, and presents models of healthcare for settled refugees.

Learners will engage in reflective practice through interactive forums and a final quiz, earning a Certificate of Completion. Accredited by the HPCSA for 8 general CPD points, this course empowers participants to recognise health threats, explore solutions, and advocate for improved well-being among refugee populations.