Emergency Preparedness and Response

This course will introduce you to basic concepts of emergency management, planning, and crisis risk communication. You will understand the definitions of and operational challenges associated with disasters and public health emergencies.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Attitudes and Awareness

A positive attitude and heightened awareness will help you cope with an emergency situation. Having a clear, detailed plan in place will lessen anxiety and strengthen our ability to make timely, rational decisions if a disaster occurs. Disaster planning takes us “back to basics” and what is most important to our survival.

What you will learn

Proactive about developing the core competencies of disaster readiness and survival planning. It is especially useful if you are seeking techniques that can ensure your personal protection, as well as the safety of your family, property, and belongings, during a natural and man-made disasters.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS