Water Supply and Sanitation in Emergencies

The course will be divided into 5 main clusters:

1. Anthropological assessment approaches in emergency situations 

2. Health and disease transmission in emergency settings 

3. Technical and theoretical aspects of water and sanitation 

4. Practical aspects of water and sanitation

5. Case study and exam where the participants will apply knowledge and skills acquired during the course

By the end of the course participants will have a comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of water and sanitation in the different phases of emergencies, including disease prevention and preparedness.

On completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge on Water and sanitation issues in different settings and accepted approaches/guidelines to deal with them
• Analyze and apply this knowledge to assess and prioritize the water and sanitation needs for a population in emergency situations in a variety of practical settings, adjusting to time and resources available;
• Design and develop appropriate water and sanitation  strategies for taking  appropriate measures to avoid disease outbreak situations in emergency situations

See all learning outcomes in the course curriculum

Participants must

• Hold a relevant bachelor degree or equivalent
• Have a minimum 2 years of relevant job experience
• Be proficient in English

Find detailed information about the current admission criteria.

Peter Kjær Jensen, Associate Professor, Global Health Section, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen.

This course is offered as an elective part of the Master of Disaster Management

Priority is given to students enrolled on Master of Disaster Management. Once the enrolled students have been admitted to the course, the remaining seats are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.