Environmental Risk Communication

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Engelstalige module

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Target groups
This course is designed for policy makers and professionals working in the field of public and occupational health who have an interest in environmental health, and who wish to improve their knowledge and skills in environmental risk communication.

Learning objectives
After completion of this course, participants should be able to

• collect and analyse essential information necessary for risk communication during environmental incidents;
• recognize different psychological reactions in acute risk situations;
• communicate about environmental health risks in acute and non-acute hazardous situations with different stakeholders (individuals as well as the larger public and the media).

• Concepts and principles of risk communication;
• Introduction to perception of risks and psychological symptoms in hazardous situations;
• Investigation of possible (health) effects during environmental crises (primary investigation, risk assessment);
• International experiences and practices;
• Lifelike exercises in communicating with the media. 

Learning methods

This course offers a combination of lectures, simulation exercises and lifelike practice with international colleagues and communication trainers.
In order to actively participate in lectures, discussions and case practices, participants should have a good command of the English language.

Lecturers

• Prof. dr. I. Kreis (University of Wollogong, Australia),
• Dr G. Leonardi (Health Protection Agency UK) 
• and other international experts.