1 hour
Introduction: Operational Readiness (Tier 1)
Health
English
Delivery Modality
Online self-paced
Theme
Emergency Communications
Ecosystem-based Solutions
Risk-informed Humanitarian Response Plans/Needs Overview
Audience
Civil Society & Community-Based Organizations
Government
Sectoral Ministries
UN Staff
Agencies
WHO
Certification
No
This online course aims to equip frontline responders with the knowledge to address all hazards and emergency response situations at both country and regional levels using the World Health Emergency Operation Readiness program. By the end of this course participants should be able: to describe each core element of OPR; understand what Operational Readiness (OPR) is and how it is achieved; implement, enhance, and support OPR within their emergency functions/duties; and advocate support for OPR in their settings.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- understand what Operational Readiness (OPR) is and how it is achieved;
- describe each core element of OPR;
- implement, enhance, support OPR at your level and within your function/duties;
- advocate support for OPR in your setting; and
- be prepared to follow the more advanced face-to-face Tier 2 course.