Introduction

In healthcare, communication failures can directly or indirectly cause preventable harm. High-risk moments in communication may be during transitions of care, such as when patients move from one area to another, during shift changes, or when orders are being relayed, including for medications or different treatments. These moments can be even more challenging during crisis situations which result in mass displacement, such as disaster and conflict. Mobile phones are also a lifeline for displaced persons during their journey and when they arrive in their host community. This course explores the use of mobile phones and other technologies by health professionals and displaced persons in crisis situations.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• identify at least three digital technologies that can be beneficial during a humanitarian crisis
• describe at least four ways that mobile phones are used by displaced persons

Target audience

This course is aimed at rehabilitation professionals, students and assistants including but not limited to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Doctors, Rehabilitation Nurses, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Psychologists, Audiologists, Dietetics, Social Workers. Community Health Workers, Nurses or Medical Doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1-1.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.1 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

Sue Piché: No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.