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(VET655.1) One Health foundations and core competencies

Explore the history and importance of One Health approaches to challenges at the human-animal-ecosystems interface.

  • Duration

    3 weeks

  • Weekly study

    10 hours
Overview
Requirements

Learn about the skills for effective multidisciplinary collaboration.

This course will provide you with an introduction to One Health and the skills and knowledge required to approach health issues at the human-animal-ecosystems interface.

You will learn about the history of One Health thinking, people and organisations.

You will explore the core competencies required for working in multisectoral and multidisciplinary teams.

You will discuss various issues concerning optimal health outcomes of human, animals and the environments that they share.

What topics will you cover?

  • History and development of One Health thinking
  • The relevance and importance of One Health approaches
  • Challenges at the human-animal-ecosystems interface
  • Core competencies and skills for effective One Health teams

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Investigate the history, importance and global adoption of One Health
  • Identify core competencies required for effective implementation of the One Health approach
  • Apply systems thinking to address human, animal and ecosystems health challenges
  • Explore opportunities for transdisciplinary and multi-sectoral collaboration in response to health challenges

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at people who are looking to develop their knowledge and skills in public health, veterinary health and environmental health.

Who developed the course?

Murdoch University

Murdoch University is a public university in Perth, Western Australia.

  • Established

    1973

  • Location

    Perth, Western Australia

  • World ranking

    Top 410Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020

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