Introduction to the Program

Los médicos son unos profesionales que pueden realizar una gran aportación a las necesidades más necesitadas. Si te apasiona la acción solidaria, no lo pienses más y edúcate con nosotros” 

El objetivo de TECH con la realización de este programa es capacitar a los profesionales de la medicina en las tareas de ayuda humanitaria, una labor de gran calado social que es imprescindible en algunos países del mundo. Además, se trata de un área en crecimiento, ya que cada vez son más las instituciones que destinan recursos a estas causas solidarias, por lo que la demanda de profesionales ha aumentado en los últimos años. 

Dentro de este ámbito, la labor de los profesionales de la medicina juega un papel fundamental, puesto que son personas que pueden trabajar en el día a día de dichos lugares, dando apoyo sanitario, pero también psicológico en los casos necesarios, o atendiendo a las personas en materia de educación, por ejemplo, ya que son unos profesionales con conocimientos en diferentes áreas, lo que supone un plus para la ayuda a las comunidades más desfavorecidas.

Este programa aúna conocimientos básicos en Cooperación Internacional y Desarrollo aplicadas al ámbito de la medicina, herramientas que permiten al cooperante buscar la mejora del desempeño de sus funciones en aquellas áreas que las personas y los pueblos demandan, orientarlos al cambio y focalizarlos en la situación presente a través de las herramientas y los recursos propios de la cooperación. 

Además, al tratarse de un programa 100% online, el médico podrá compaginar el estudio de este completísimo Curso Universitario con el resto de sus obligaciones diarias, eligiendo en todo momento dónde y cuándo estudiar. Una capacitación de alto nivel que llevará al profesional de la medicina al más alto nivel en su ámbito de actuación. 

Cabe destacar que la titulación universitaria incluirá unas disruptivas Masterclasses a cargo de unos distinguidos Directores Invitados Internacionales.

Unos prestigiosos Directores Invitados Internacionales ofrecerán unas exclusivas Masterclasses para ahondar en las innovaciones en Acción Humanitaria y Cooperación Internacional”

Este Postgraduate certificate en Humanitarian Action and International Development Cooperation contiene el programa científico más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:

  • El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en cooperación internacional de los pueblos
  • Sus contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que están concebidos, recogen una información científica y práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional
  • Las novedades sobre la Humanitarian Action and International Development Cooperation
  • Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje
  • Su hincapié en metodologías innovadoras en cooperación internacional
  • Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual
  • La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet

Con este Postgraduate certificate adquirirás los conocimientos precisos para la gestión de la acción humanitaria (ayuda humanitaria y de emergencias), desde el análisis de las necesidades básicas de la población y la gestión de los principales riesgos” 

El programa incluye, en su equipo docente, a profesionales del sector que vierten en esta capacitación la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.  

Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará una capacitación inmersiva programada para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.  

El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el profesional deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeos interactivos realizados por reconocidos expertos. 

Cursa este programa cómodamente dónde, cuándo y cómo quieras. TECH te ofrece un aprendizaje 100% online"

Desarrolla una visión global sobre la naturaleza, la perspectiva y los objetivos de las acciones de cooperación para el desarrollo gracias aTECH"

Syllabus

The syllabus of this program has been designed based on the knowledge and needs of medicine applied to Humanitarian Action and International Development Cooperation . Thus, a curriculum has been developed with modules that offer a broad approach to the profession from a global point of view due to its application at international level, incorporating all the agents involved in the development of its functions. A challenge that will raise the student's capabilities in this subject, turning them into a professional dedicated to their vocation. 

A comprehensive teaching program, structured in well-developed teaching units, oriented towards efficient and swift learning that is compatible with your personal and professional life" 

Module 1. Humanitarian Action and International Development Cooperation

1.1. Humanitarian Action

1.1.1. Introduction
1.1.2. What Is Humanitarian Action

1.1.2.1. Concepts/Definition

1.1.3. Definition of Humanitarian
1.1.4. What Humanitarian Aid Is for
1.1.5. Goals of Humanitarian Action
1.1.6. Beneficiaries of Humanitarian Action
1.1.7. The Concept of Aid
1.1.8. Emergency Aid

1.1.8.1. Lines of Action for Emergency Aid

1.1.9. Humanitarian Aid

1.1.9.1. Differences between Humanitarian Aid and Humanitarian Action

1.1.10. Conclusions
1.1.11. Bibliography

1.2. Humanitarian Action and International Development Cooperation

1.2.1. Introduction
1.2.2. History of Humanitarian Action

1.2.2.1. Modern Humanitarianism
1.2.2.2. Evolution

1.2.3. Ethical and Operational Principles of Humanitarian Action
1.2.4. Humanitarian Principles

1.2.4.1. Dilemmas that Contribute

1.2.5. Humanity

1.2.5.1. Definitions and Dilemmas

1.2.6. Impartiality

1.2.6.1. Definitions and Dilemmas

1.2.7. Neutrality

1.2.7.1. Definitions and Dilemmas

1.2.8. Independence

1.2.8.1. Definitions and Dilemmas

1.2.9. Universality

1.2.9.1. Definitions and Dilemmas

1.2.10. Conclusions
1.2.11. Bibliography

1.3. Contents and Specific Objectives of Humanitarian Action (I)

1.3.1. Introduction
1.3.2. Humanitarian Action and Development Cooperation

1.3.2.1. Classical Humanitarianism and New Humanitarianism
1.3.2.2. Linking Emergency and Development

1.3.3. LRRD Approach

1.3.3.1. Concept of Continuum and Contiguum

1.3.4. Humanitarian Action and LRRD
1.3.5. Preparedness, Mitigation and Prevention
1.3.6. Reducing Vulnerabilities and Strengthening Capacities
1.3.7. Bibliography

1.4. Contents and Specific Objectives of Humanitarian Action (II)

1.4.1. Victim Protection

1.4.1.1. The Right to Asylum and Refuge
1.4.1.2. Humanitarian Interference

1.4.2. International Supervision/Monitoring of Compliance
1.4.3. Witnessing and Reporting Human Rights Violations
1.4.4. Lobbying of NGOs

1.4.4.1. International Accompaniment and Presence

1.4.5. High-Level Political Action
1.4.6. Code of Conduct
1.4.7. ESFERA Project

1.4.7.1. The Humanitarian Charter
1.4.7.2. Minimum Standards
1.4.7.3. The Essential Humanitarian Standard
1.4.7.4. Assessment of Humanitarian Action
1.4.7.5. Why Assess Humanitarian Action?

1.4.8. Bibliography

1.5. Stakeholders in Humanitarian Action

1.5.1. Introduction
1.5.2. What Are the Stakeholders in Humanitarian Action?
1.5.3. The Affected Population
1.5.4. The Affected Governments
1.5.5. NGOs
1.5.6. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
1.5.7. Donor Governments
1.5.8. UN Humanitarian Agencies
1.5.9. The European Union
1.5.10. Other Stakeholders:

1.5.10.1. Private Sector Entities
1.5.10.2. Media
1.5.10.3. Military Forces

1.5.11. Bibliography

1.6. Main Challenges for Stakeholders and Humanitarian Action

1.6.1. Introduction
1.6.2. The World Humanitarian Summit

1.6.2.1. The Agenda for Humanity

1.6.3. The Main Reasons to Look to the Future
1.6.4. Increase the Weight and Capacity of Local Stakeholders

1.6.4.1. Charter for Change

1.6.5. Organizational Challenges for NGOs at the International Level
1.6.6. The Need for the United Nations to Consider Humanitarian Issues as a Global Issue
1.6.7 Bibliography

1.7. OCHA The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

1.7.1. Objectives
1.7.2. United Nations
1.7.3. The UN and Humanitarian Action
1.7.4. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs OCHA

1.7.4.1. The Origin of the OCHA
1.7.4.2. The Evolution of OCHA
1.7.4.3. The2005 Humanitarian Reform
1.7.4.4. The Cluster Approach
1.7.4.5. OCHA's Coordination Tools
1.7.4.6. The Mission of OCHA
1.7.4.7. OCHA Strategic Plan2018-2021

1.7.5. Bibliography

1.8. The Office for Humanitarian Action OHA

1.8.1. Objectives
1.8.2. Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID)
1.8.3. Spanish Humanitarian Action
1.8.4. AECID and the Office for Humanitarian Action (OHA)
1.8.5. The Office for Humanitarian Action (OHA)

1.8.5.1. The Objectives and Functions of OHA
1.8.5.2. OHA Financing

1.8.6. Bibliography

1.9. Comparative of Humanitarian Action Strategies for Development

1.9.1. Objectives
1.9.2. Introduction
1.9.3. Spain's Participation in the World Humanitarian Summit

1.9.3.1. Summit Trends for AECID's Office of Humanitarian Action

1.9.4. The Fifth Master Plan for Spanish Cooperation2018-2021
1.9.5. The START (Spanish Technical Aid Response Team) Project

1.9.5.1. Objectives and Purpose of the START Project
1.9.5.2. The START Project Team

1.9.6. Conclusion
1.9.7. Bibliography

Module 2. Social and Transformative Communication

2.1. Fundamentals of Communication

2.1.1. Introduction
2.1.2. What Is Communication?

2.1.2.1. Concept and Definition

2.1.3. Objectives, Audiences and Messages
2.1.4. Right to Information and Communication

2.1.4.1. Freedom of Speech

2.1.5. Access and Participation
2.1.6. Brief Overview of the Media According to Typology

2.1.6.1. Written Press
2.1.6.2. Radio
2.1.6.3. Television
2.1.6.4. Internet and Social Networks

2.1.7. Conclusions

2.2. Communication and Power in the Digital Age

2.2.1. What Is Power?

2.2.1.1. Power in the Global Era

2.2.2. Fake News, Control and Leaks
2.2.3. Publicly Owned Media
2.2.4. Commercial Media

2.2.4.1. Large Conglomerates in Europe
2.2.4.2. Large Conglomerates in Latin America
2.2.4.3. Other Conglomerates

2.2.5. Alternative Media

2.2.5.1. Evolution of the Alternative Media in the Spanish State
2.2.5.2. Current Trends
2.2.5.3. The Problem of Financing
2.2.5.4. Professional Journalism/Activist Journalism

2.2.6. Initiatives for the Democratization of Communication

2.2.6.1. Examples in Europe
2.2.6.2. Examples in Latin America

2.2.7. Conclusions

2.3. Communication and International Cooperation

2.3.1. Social Communication

2.3.1.1. Concept
2.3.1.2. Themes

2.3.2. Stakeholders: Associations and Research Centers

2.3.2.1. Social Movements

2.3.3. Collaboration and Exchange Networks
2.3.4. Cooperation, Education for Social Transformation and Communication

2.3.4.1. Types of Communication from NGDOs

2.3.5. Code of Conduct

2.3.5.1. Social Marketing

2.3.6. Educommunication
2.3.7. Working with Alternative Media
2.3.8. Working with Publicly Owned Media and Commercial Media
2.3.9. Communication and Cooperation in Times of Crisis

2.3.9.1. Technical and Labor Impacts
2.3.9.2. Impacts on Social Movements

2.3.10. Tensions between Professional Journalism and Activist Journalism

2.4. Communication and Gender Equality

2.4.1. Introduction
2.4.2. Key Concepts
2.4.3. Women in the Media

2.4.3.1. Representation and Visibility

2.4.4. Media Production and Decision Making
2.4.5. The Beijing Platform for Action (Chapter J)
2.4.6. Feminist Communication and Inclusive Language

2.4.6.1. Basic Concepts

2.4.7. How to Identify and Avoid Stereotypes?
2.4.8. Guidelines, Best Practices
2.4.9. Examples of Initiatives
2.4.10. Conclusions

2.5. Communication and Sustainable Development

2.5.1. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

2.5.1.1. Proposal and Limits

2.5.2. The Anthropocene

2.5.2.1. Climate Change and Human Development

2.5.3. Communication about "Natural Disasters" from NGDOs

2.5.3.1. Regular Coverage in the Mass Media

2.5.4. Advocacy Possibilities from NGDOs
2.5.5. Environmental Defenders in Latin America

2.5.5.1. The Data: Threats and Deaths

2.5.6. How Can NGDOs Communicate the Work of Human Rights Defenders?

2.6. Communication and Migrations

2.6.1. Introduction
2.6.2. Key Concepts and Data
2.6.3. Hate Speech and Its Foundations

2.6.3.1. Dehumanization and Victimization

2.6.4. Necropolitics
2.6.5. Regular Coverage in the Mass Media
2.6.6. Social Networks, WhatsApp and Hoaxes
2.6.7. Advocacy Possibilities from NGDOs

2.6.7.1. How to Recognize Prejudice?
2.6.7.2. Overcoming Eurocentrism

2.6.8. Best Practices and Guidelines on Communication and Migration
2.6.9. Conclusions

2.7. Communication and Peace Building

2.7.1. Introduction
2.7.2. Peace Journalism vs. War Journalism

2.7.2.1. Features

2.7.3. Brief Historical Review of Warmongering
2.7.4. Communication on Armed Conflicts and Peace Processes
2.7.5. Journalists in Armed Conflicts
2.7.6. Possibilities for NGDOs

2.7.6.1. Shifting Our Focus to the Solution

2.7.7. Research and Guidelines

2.8. Educommunication for Walking

2.8.1. Introduction
2.8.2. Pedagogy and Popular Education
2.8.3. Media Literacy
2.8.4. Educommunication Projects

2.8.4.1. Features
2.8.4.2. Agents

2.8.5. Mainstreaming Communication for Social Change

2.8.5.1. The Communication Component in Other Projects

2.8.6. The Importance of Internal Communication in NGDOs
2.8.7. Communication to Members and Collaborators
2.8.8. Conclusions

2.9. Digital Culture and Development NGOs

2.9.1. Introduction
2.9.2. Paradigm Shifts and New Spaces

2.9.2.1. Characteristics and Main Agents and Networks

2.9.3. The Tyranny of the Click
2.9.4. The Imposition of Brevity
2.9.5. Citizen Participation in Digital Society

2.9.5.1. Changes in Solidarity and Activism in the Digital Culture

2.9.6. Promote the Participation of NGDOs in Digital Spaces
2.9.7. Indicators of Communication2.0 in NGDOs
2.9.8. Conclusions

2.10. In Practice

2.10.1. Introduction
2.10.2. Elaboration of Organizational Communication Plans

2.10.2.1. Communication Plan Introduction

2.10.3. Project and Action Communication Plans
2.10.4. Basic Contents and Common Errors in Web Pages
2.10.5. Social Media Publishing Plans
2.10.6. Crisis Management and Unplanned Aspects in Social Networks
2.10.7. Subject, Verb and Predicate

2.10.7.1. Recalling Notions

2.10.8. Conclusions

A unique, key, and decisive program to boost your professional development” 

Postgraduate Certificate in Humanitarian Action and International Development Cooperation

Given the growing need to address humanitarian emergencies and contribute to the sustainable development of the most disadvantaged communities, the field of humanitarian aid and international cooperation for development has become a more than fundamental axis for today's society. That is why TECH Global University developed a very complete Postgraduate Certificate in Humanitarian Action and International Cooperation for Development, which addresses from a theoretical and practical approach, the most relevant approaches in this field. Among the topics covered here are the management of cooperation projects, the analysis of contexts and needs, the identification and management of resources, the protection of human rights and the security of humanitarian workers, among others. All the pedagogical content will be available on an online teaching platform, 24 hours a day, allowing you to take the Postgraduate Certificate at the times that best suit you.

Specialize in humanitarian action and international development cooperation

Among the objectives of this Postgraduate Certificate created by TECH are the promotion of a culture of solidarity and international cooperation, the development of teamwork skills, the resolution of complex problems and the promotion of good practices. Through our online and asynchronous lessons, you will deepen your participation in projects and activities both nationally and internationally. What are you waiting for to enroll in the world's largest digital university? Make the decision and enroll now!