Specialization Course: Intervention in Context of Emergency and Catastrophe
Entidades parceiras: Unidade de Ensino, Formação e Investigação da Saúde Militar, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimba, Instituto Universitário Militar, Associação Lusitana de Trauma e Emergência Cirúrgica
General Objectives of the Course
The increased frequency and intensity of risk scenarios and natural catastrophes, determine the importance of investing in a specialization for risk management, which enables the actors to act in emergency and catastrophe (EC) contexts. Objectives: Identify priorities for intervention in situations of risk; Knowing the chain of qualified actors to operate in scenarios of EC; Training of competencies in the initial assessment and resuscitation of the patient victim of trauma, drowning, poisoning, or burns; Perform techniques of BLS and ALS to be applied in context EC; Knowing how to use specific equipment in situations of trauma and emergency; Identify risk/emergencies caused by external and internal geodynamics agents, technological risks and terrorist threats; Acquire basic skills to understand the emotional context arising from scenarios of CE; Promote critical reflection on safety procedures and care provided in situations of urgency and emergency.Admission Requirements
Branch 1 - Territorial Risks: Have a degree in one of the following areas: Geography, Earth Sciences, Journalism, Psychology, Law, Engineering; or have a degree in a health-related course; or have a degree and be a member of the Armed Forces. Branch 2 - Response in health: Hold an Integrated Master's Degree in Medicine or a bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
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Mode of Study
B-learningTeaching / Evaluation language(s)
Portuguese languageExamination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
The final grade is 0 to 20 points. The final grade is getting on the average of the marks achieved in the respective modules, including the Final Proo.Learning Objectives and Intended Skills
Acquire knowledge about the organization of the command chain at the level of pre-hospital rescue; know how to apply techniques of BLS and ALS; Develop positive behaviors and the abilities to identify priorities for intervention in EC scenarios; Identify risk factors generated by internal and external geodynamic agents, and anthropic actions; Acquire basics notions of climate and risks.Course Coordinator(s)
Paulo Nuno Maia de Sousa Nossa
paulonossa@fl.uc.pt
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Rules of creation and operation of non-degree courses at the University of Coimbra.Study Programme
2023-2024
Course Type
Non Degree Course
Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate
Duration: 1 Semester(s)
ECTS Credits: 24.0