This aim of this course is to enhance and harmonize national capabilities for the effective management of animal health emergency operations. It introduces a comprehensive approach, and a methodology designed to support the development of a national manual tailored to emergency management systems at the country level.
Study time
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2 hours.
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Languages currently available
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Target audience
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Staff from national veterinary authorities and ministries responsible for animal health and production, related government departments, and independent agencies dedicated to safeguarding both animal and public health.
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Learning objectives
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- Recognize the importance of having a well-structured emergency management system in place at the country level, prior to an animal health emergency.
- Assess your own country’s emergency management systems to identify what needs to be created or adapted.
- Outline a process for the development of a national animal health emergency manual tailored to the existing country’s context.
- Explain the relevance of adopting a methodology for the development of national animal health emergency manual to the upper-level management.
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Course structure
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The course consists of three self-paced modules, followed by a multiple-choice assessment.
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Topics covered
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- Introduction to animal health emergencies.
- Preparing a National Manual to respond to animal health emergencies.
- Applying the methodology introduced in the Guide.
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