New Global Health Resources

[Jennifer Staple]

Hi all,

Many of you may be interested in these new global health online resources.

Global Health Online Course: Ethics, Quality, and Equality

• Module 1: What Are Best Practice "Gold Standard" Principles?
• Module 2: International Development and Capacity Building
• Module 3: Local Doctors Must Be Integral To The Program
• Module 4: Build Effective, Sustainable Programs With Measurable Results
• Module 5: How To Eliminate Patient Barriers To Care
• Module 6: How To Ensure High Quality Medical Care
• Module 7: Partnering With Local Communities
• Module 8: Ethical, Quality Volunteering
• Module 9: The Significant Harm of Worst Practices
• Module 10: Donating Equipment
• Module 11: Local Staff Compensation
• Module 12: Support Local Doctors To Help Eliminate Brain Drain

Volunteer Ethics and Professionalism Online Course

• Module 1: The Problems of Unprofessionalism
• Module 2: Common Causes of Unprofessional Behavior
• Module 3: Preventing Unprofessional Behavior
• Module 4: Traits of a Successful International Volunteer
• Module 5: Guidelines For Observing and Assisting Doctors

Cultural Competency Online Course

• Module 1: Culture and the Volunteer
• Module 2: Overview of Cultural Adjustment and Culture Shock
• Module 3: Coping With Culture Shock and Emotional Feelings
• Module 4: Slower Pace and "Elastic Time"
• Module 5: Language Barriers
• Module 6: Working With Translators
• Module 7: Cultural Differences and Cultural Understanding
• Module 8: Social Etiquette and Its Importance
• Module 9: Cultural Beliefs About Service
• Module 10: Cultural Beliefs About Medical Care
• Module 11: Trust
• Module 12: Reverse Culture Shock