Leading Change in a Complex Disaster Environment

Prepare to respond to complex public health emergencies and disasters. 

RHEDI Dates
DATES
June 2 - July 25, 2025
RHEDI Format
FORMAT
Online (Blended)
Synchronous online sessions will be 11:00am-1:00pm EST on the following dates. 
  • June 9
  • June 23
  • July 7
  • July 21
RHEDI Cost

COST

$2,200
2 Course credits

 

How to Register

  • Professionals/Continuing Education: Use the “Register Now” button below to sign up.
  • Current Degree Seeking Students: If you are interested in enrolling in a course, please email rsph.ed.institute@emory.edu.  Current Rollins students need instructor permission. RHEDI courses may be rescheduled based on enrollment and are not guaranteed for graduation requirements.
  • Special Standing Professionals: Professionals currently with special standing status at the Rollins School of Public Health may register by contacting rsphenrollmentservices@emory.edu. If you are interested in applying for special standing status, visit our website to learn more. 

Scholarships and Discounts

  • Emory University employees may be eligible for Courtesy Scholarship. Please visit Employee Benefits page to learn more.
  • Emory Healthcare employees may be eligible for Tuition Benefits. Please visit ECH Employee Benefits page to learn more. 
  • A discount is available for public health professionals who have lost their employment due to recent federal actions. Reach out to rsph.ed.institute@emory.edu for details.

 

  • Public health professionals working in emergency management and disaster relief. 
  • Professionals looking to broaden their skills and preparedness to respond to emergency situations. 

Decision-making and problem-solving are critically important skills for public health, allied health, and other first responder professionals. This course will help multidisciplinary practitioners enhance their ability to manage and identify current and potential problems during disruptions that create geopolitical tensions. Timely decisions before and during an event can affect the lives and well-being of impacted communities and make a difference in how quickly residents and businesses recover.

Major topics to be covered include an applied case study approach to various aspects of environmental health, including groundwater contamination, chemical exposure, vector and infectious disease control, roadway infrastructure, and electrical systems. 

  • Communicate with cross-disciplinary leaders and team members 
  • Describe the health consequences of organizations not being prepared to respond to significant threats and the cascading risks posed to society 
  • Recognize how to assess risks in various situations and make recommendations for needed improvements 

Faculty

Judy Kruger, PhD
Judy Kruger, PhD

Adjunct Associate Professor, Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health

Emory University Rollins School of Public Health

Questions? Contact us at rsph.ed.institute@emory.edu