| Event |
Missioncraft in Disaster Relief Operations Workshop |
|---|---|
| Format | Workshop |
| Presenters | David A. Bradt and Christina M. Drummond |
| Description | Missioncraft is the art and science of preparing and conducting field operations. This 1-week intensive workshop presents best practices for health personnel in international disaster relief operations. The workshop is offered to selected medical and public health professionals who deploy to disasters as full-time, field-based, hands-on providers. The workshop aims to enhance skill sets required in leadership roles such as organisational team leader or medical coordinator. It is designed for experienced professionals in pursuit of mastery, and is not intended for medical tourists. |
| Location | VIC Metro, Australia |
| Venue | School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, The Alfred Centre 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne Vic 3004 Please contact the event organiser to confirm if this venue is wheelchair accessible |
| Start/End Date | 15 Apr 2013 to 19 Apr 2013 |
| Time | 8.30am - 5pm |
| Cost | $2900 |
| Notes | Potential participants: Health care workers with current board certification or specialty society fellowship in clinical medicine or public health Disaster management professionals with authority to lead health teams from governmental (civil or military), nongovernmental, Red Cross, or UN agencies Humanitarian professionals with 1 year or more of disaster field experience Persons anticipating future deployment to disasters |
| Organiser | Monash University |
| Contact Name | Catherine Pound |
| Telephone | 03 9903 0891 |
| catherine.pound@monash.edu | |
| Website | http://www.med.monash.edu.au/sphpm/creps/seminars.html |