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Overview
What you will study
The management of the medical effects of major incidents and disasters is one of the most difficult tasks to be performed by medical practitioners. The incidents of such events are increasing world wide and medical staff are often at the forefront of dealing with the effects.
The Disaster Medicine workshop offered by the University of Cape Town builds on the basics as taught in the MIMMS (Major Incident Medical Management and Support) and HMIMMS (Hospital Major Incident, Medical Management and Support) courses and provides first responders as well as heath management with the insight and skills required to deal with major incidents.
Table Top simulations as well as Case Studies and a live exercise will be used to prepare the students for dealing with such an eventuality.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Principles of Disaster Management
- Development of a Hazard Vulnerability Analysis
- Pre-hospital preparedness and response
- Hospital preparedness and response
- How to develop and implement a disaster plan
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
Disciplines
Emergency & Disaster ManagementWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Medical officers (working in emergency centres); paramedics (BTech or ALS); nursing sisters (working in emergency centres)
- If you do not meet the criteria mentioned, you are still eligible to apply. Each application will be considered individually based on experience.
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents12000 ZAR / full≈ 12000 ZAR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents8000 ZAR / full≈ 8000 ZAR / full
Additional Details
- UCT Registrars: R 3600 per person
- SA & Africa: R 8000 per person
- International students: R 12000 per person
Living costs
Cape Town
South Africa
9088 - 15529 ZAR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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