Medicines and Medical Devices in Emergency and Disaster

The CAS in Medicines and Medical Devices in Emergency and Disaster targets healthcare professionals involved in emergency and disaster management. It develops competencies in pharmaceutical management, logistics and interprofessional collaboration. The curriculum covers health organisation in crisis contexts and the use of medicines and medical devices in emergencies. It addresses toxicology, antidote use, biological risk management, pharmaceutical production and logistics, as well as research and professional practice in disaster settings.

• Hold a bachelor's degree, a master's degree or a university degree in pharmacy or medicine from a Swiss or foreign university, a master's degree or a bachelor's degree from a university of applied sciences (UAS) in nursing care or a diploma from an ambulance school or a title deemed equivalent and
• Have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience with functions or tasks related to the Certificate programme

For more information on admission requirements, consult the institution's website.

• CHF 4'500.- For more information on costs, consult the institution's website.

Classes take place in Geneva, Lausanne, Basel and Bern, with one module delivered online.