TARGET GROUP

County of origin information researchers and other officers working with medical country of origin information (MedCOI)

ESQF LEVEL

N/A

DURATION

10-12h online learning (MedCOI Basic)

1.5 days face-to-faced

15h online learning (MedCOI Advanced)

LANGUAGES

English

VERSION

Version 2 (2022)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & PREREQUISITES

N/A

The aim of this module is to help users of the MedCOI database understand the scope of the database and the role of MedCOI in the field of international protection. Learners should complete Basic MedCOI training before starting Advanced MedCOI training.

This module focuses on the medical country of origin information (MedCOI) database. It consists of two different learning paths: a basic module which focuses on how to search the MedCOI database and interpret information found in query responses, and an advanced module which focuses on how to develop case-specific questions and launch a MedCOI request.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Describe the scope and role of MedCOI in different procedures

2. Outline the legal standards and different practices in EU Member States

3. Explain the differences between general COI and MedCOI

4. Formulate reliable questions, search for and interpret information on MedCOI in the MedCOI database

5. Launch an individual request

This module is delivered through a blended learning methodology (online and face-to-face). Online learning contains learning activities that assess progress toward the learning outcomes, and face-to-face sessions focus on complex elements that require discussion.

This module will be upgraded as part of the restructuring of the European Asylum Curriculum.