Medicines and Medical Devices in Emergency and Disaster
Program overview
- Type of courseUniversities, Berufsorientierte Weiterbildung
- DegreeCertificate of Advanced Studies CAS Certificate of Advanced Studies CAS in Medicines and Medical Devices in Emergency and Disaster / Certificat de formation continue CAS en médicaments et dispositifs médicaux en situation d'urgence et de catastrophe
- Course languageEnglisch
- Course formatBlended learning (combination of in-person and online)
- Time commitmentPart-time
- Duration
17 months
What the program looks like
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.
Admission
- 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.
Costs
- CHF 4'500.- For more information on costs, consult the institution's website.
Remarks
Classes take place in Geneva, Lausanne, Basel and Bern, with one module delivered online.