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DER6105 Psychological Effects of Disaster
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 20
 
Description:

This unit develops knowledge of the psychosocial impact of the disaster and post disaster environment. The effects on rescuer well being and survivors of a disaster will be examined with a focus on the crisis phases and critical incident stress debriefings.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
SPAAOKDisaster and Emergency Response Area of Specialisation
L70Master of Disaster and Emergency Response
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2014 VET: 5/14/2014