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This module provides an overview of contemporary global migration and refugee issues, a discussion of the main issues regarding migration and forced migration, and a review of the significance of The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration and the Global Compact for refugees.

This course will provide a review of cardiac anatomy and physiology, assessment techniques, and nursing interventions for the most common cardiac conditions.

This module discusses the formation, mission and role of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees as well as various regional treaties and agreements. We will then turn to the domestic U.S. asylum system, exploring the procedural avenues available to individuals seeking protection as well as trending topics in refugee and asylum law.

This course will review the prevalence, pathophysiology and diagnostic criteria of diabetes and common thyroid disorders and long-term complications. Students will learn about nursing interventions, self- monitoring and other disease management options including medications, diet/ exercise, and lifestyle.

In this module, learners will begin to understand the community-based mental health and psychosocial (CBMHPS) approach in theory and practice. Through the activities and exercises, they will begin to apply the concepts and approaches in a variety of humanitarian settings.

Essential to nursing skills is the ability to assess and care for patients with conditions related to the gastrointestinal (GI) system including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anus, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.

This modules discusses current child protection issues and trends in development and humanitarian contexts as well as the foundational principles, frameworks, and approaches that underpin the work of child protection practitioners worldwide.

The class focuses on a comprehensive geriatric assessment, communication techniques, polypharmacy assessment, screening tools with treatments and nursing interventions for the complexity of overlapping health issues with the goal of increasing not only the life span but the "health span" of the older adult population.

This module is designed for learners to develop a foundational understanding of gender-based violence (GBV) and the core framework and approaches so that they are more prepared to effectively analyse and address GBV in a variety of humanitarian contexts (both globally and in the US).

This class provides an overview of the brain and its structures, the central nervous system and the neurologic assessment including mental status, cranial nerves, motor function, pupil response, and Glasgow Coma Scale. Learners will benefit from a recap of the most common neurological disease processes.

This module provides an overview of the contemporary climate crisis and its impacts, a discussion of the key issues and debates around development and displacement in the unfolding backdrop of climate change and a review of the significance of integrating a human rights approach to climate justice. It frames climate action as a complex global process of negotiating competing priorities. The module underscores that the consequences of climate change itself as well as of nature of identifying solutions will continue to have serious implications for global and regional development, social justice and human rights.

Cancer is a group of numerous distinct diseases that are characterized by the uncontrolled multiplication of abnormal cells in the body. The class reviews the basics of cancer and the most common types of cancer, including treatments and side effects.

Nurses are often at the center of providing specialized medical care that focuses on providing relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness. This course will review the goals and practice essentials of palliative care and hospice for persons with serious and life-threatening illness.

This module provides an overview of contemporary public health issues in emergencies. In this course, students will gain an understanding of different types of emergencies, the impact that emergencies have on physical health, mental health, and social well-being. They will be introduced to the different actors, roles and responsibilities when responding to public health events as well as the globally recognized frameworks and standards. Additionally, participants will review examples of program interventions to prevent and respond to public health concerns in emergency contexts.

In this course, students will gain an understanding of the role that education plays in an emergency situation, exploring different geographical contexts and types of emergencies. They will understand the various actors, roles, and authorities involved in EiE responses, as well as the tools, policies, and treaties that have been developed to guide EiE responses. Throughout the course, students will be asked to consider how questions of identity and inclusion affect those who provide education, as well as those who participate as learners.

Psychiatric and Mental Health nursing deals with the care of patients who have emotional and mental health concerns. This course will review the biopsychosocial model to examine the influence of multiple factors that influence mental health.

This class will review the anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary and respiratory system, respiratory assessment and treatment options.

NAI frequently face roadblocks—geographic isolation, low income—that prevent them from receiving good medical care. These Structural Determinants of Health result in higher death rates than other North Americans in many health and disease categories, including liver disease, diabetes, tuberculosis, homicide, and suicide.

In 2015–2017, 64.9%—or 46.9 million of the 72.2 million women aged 15–49 in the United States—were currently using a method of contraception. This contraception review, includes management of common side effects in the outpatient setting, a review of hormonal contraceptive methods and an update on new contraceptive options. .