Course Title and Description:
Discover strategies for creating mobile healthcare units to address urgent needs. This course focuses on the design and deployment of portable medical facilities for emergency and disaster response.
Learning Objectives:
- Plan and design mobile healthcare units for crisis situations.
- Address logistical and operational challenges in mobile healthcare.
- Incorporate essential medical equipment into portable designs.
- Ensure safety and hygiene standards in temporary medical settings.
Course Syllabus Overview (10 Units):
- Introduction to Mobile Healthcare Units
- Components of a Portable Hospital Design
- Site Selection and Logistics for Mobile Units
- Designing for Rapid Deployment and Scalability
- Integration of Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Safety and Hygiene Standards in Temporary Settings
- Adapting Mobile Units to Diverse Crisis Scenarios
- Financial and Resource Planning for Mobile Hospitals
- Case Studies: Mobile Hospitals in Action
- Capstone Project – Designing a Mobile Hospital for Emergency Use