About the MISP Distance Learning Module

In the latest revision of the MISP for SRH, a new objective on prevention of unintended pregnancy was added, which includes the following priority activities:

• Ensuring availability of a range of long-acting, reversible and short-acting contraceptive methods (including male and female [where already used before the crisis] condoms and emergency contraception) at primary health care facilities to meet demand
• Providing information, including existing information, education, and communications materials, and contraceptive counseling that emphasizes informed choice and consent, effectiveness, client privacy and confidentiality, equity, and nondiscrimination
• Ensuring the community is aware of the availability of contraceptives for women, adolescents, and men

Another change to the MISP for SRH chapter involves explicit references to safe abortion care to the full extent of the law. In addition to incorporating pregnancy options counseling and the provision of or referral for abortion services to the full extent of the law into clinical care for survivors of sexual violence, safe abortion care to the full extent of the law is now included in the MISP for SRH chapter as a standalone “other priority activity.” Lastly, guidance has been strengthened on maternal and newborn care, prevention and treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), clinical care for survivors of sexual violence, and planning for comprehensive SRH services.

The module incorporates a multisectoral set of activities to be implemented by humanitarian workers operating in health, camp design and management, logistics, community services, protection, and other sectors. The module is most relevant to members of emergency response teams and other humanitarian first responders as it focuses on populations affected by crises, such as armed conflicts and natural disasters. However, it can also be referenced as part of emergency preparedness efforts and when scaling up services to ensure more comprehensive and equitable coverage in protracted crises and throughout recovery.

The module will take approximately 5 to 7 hours to complete.

• define and understand each component of the MISP for SRH;
• explain the importance and lifesaving aspects of implementing the MISP for SRH in humanitarian settings;
  
• explain the importance of addressing SRH as a core part of the overall health response, health sector/cluster coordination, and coordination with other sectors, such as the protection sector/cluster;
• list the role and functions of the SRH lead agency/coordinator within the health sector/cluster;
• explain the most important actions for the health sector/cluster to do in a humanitarian crisis to prevent sexual violence and respond to the needs of survivors;
• describe the priority interventions for preventing the transmission of, and reducing the morbidity and mortality due to HIV and other STIs in the earliest phase of crisis situations;
• explain the priority interventions to reduce preventable maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality at the onset of an emergency;
• list priority interventions to prevent unintended pregnancies;
• describe how to plan for comprehensive SRH programming services integrated into primary health care as soon as the situation permits;
• explain how to ensure access to safe abortion care to the full extent of the law; and
• describe how to order MISP for SRH supplies internationally or obtain them locally.

The module is a self-instructional learning module. It should be read in order of the learning units and can later be used as a reference. The learner reads through each unit, completes the unit quizzes, and takes the post-test that includes questions from all units. Using the navigation to the left, learn more about the training module or get started with Unit One. After reading through the units, you can register and complete the final test. When you pass the test with a score of 80% or more correct answers, you will receive a certificate. Learners who do not have steady access to the internet can email their post-test to info.iawg@wrcommission.org for grading.

Throughout the training you will see references to the Interagency Emergency Reproductive Health (IARH) Kits. The revised 2019 IARH Kits will be available for procurement in early 2020. If you are taking this distance learning module before the 2019 IARH Kits are available please see information on the currently available IARH Kits at the Inter-Agency Reproductive Health Kits for Crisis Situations (5th ed., 2011).

The module is available online. Print copies can be ordered by emailing info@wrcommission.org or info.iawg@wrcommission.org. The module is currently available in English, French, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

Yes, please send an email to info.iawg@wrcommission.org.

Learners who have completed the online post-test with a score of at least 80% will automatically receive a certificate of completion that can be printed and saved.