During disasters, health care workers must be ready to adapt quickly and safely, wherever they are needed. Training programs play a crucial role in building this readiness: equipping professionals with practical skills, strengthening their confidence, and improving their ability to respond effectively in both high and low resource settings. Investing in preparedness means empowering health care providers to act decisively when it matters most.
The “Just in Time” CUAMM training consists of a 6 module training package delivered through a distance learning interface (total training duration: approximately 7 hours).
Bridging Experience: From COVID-19 to Global Emergency Response
Just in Time is a free online training programme developed by Doctors with Africa CUAMM in collaboration with CRIMEDIM, the Research Center in Emergency and Disaster Medicine at the University of Eastern Piedmont. The course was initially created during the COVID-19 pandemic to support the Italian healthcare system in managing the crisis and strengthening preparedness capacities. Building on lessons learned from that experience, the training was redesigned and adapted to respond to diverse emergency contexts, particularly across the African continent.
The Impact: From Knowledge to Professional Competency
Preparedness is not merely a state of readiness; it is a measurable professional competency. Systematic training programs are essential for transforming theoretical emergency protocols into effective field operations. By engaging with this course, healthcare providers (HCPs) achieve three critical professional outcomes:
- Operational Confidence: Training reduces the cognitive load during a crisis, allowing professionals to act decisively based on established evidence-based procedures.
- Facility Resilience: Understanding how to maintain the integrity of a healthcare facility during a surge in demand ensures that life-saving services remain accessible.
- Risk Mitigation: Proficiency in disaster-specific protocols significantly improves the safety of the working environment, protecting both the staff and the patient population.
Course Overview
The “Just in Time” training is a specialized learning programme developed by Doctors with Africa CUAMM to strengthen disaster preparedness. Designed specifically for healthcare professionals in low-resource settings, the course features:
- Format: 6-module curriculum delivered via a distance-learning platform.
- Duration: Approximately 7 hours of total learning time.
- Accessibility: Available in English, French, and Portuguese to support diverse global contexts.
- Certification: Participants can complete a learning assessment to obtain a formal digital certificate of attendance upon completion.
Learning Objectives
By engaging with this practical and accessible training, participants will gain the skills to:
- Provide healthcare workers with a common background of knowledge and information about disaster-specific information;
- Provide healthcare workers with the adequate competencies to proficiently and safely work inside any healthcare facility during any disasters;
- Understand the working principles and the standard operating procedures in place at their working place in preparation for, during and in the aftermath of a disaster;
- Understanding basic principles of disaster medicine and public health emergencies.
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