EMHS 101 - Principles of Emergency Management

Credits: 3

Description
This course introduces students to the fundamental aspects of emergency management. Students will learn the principles of emergency management and be able to work with the main emergency management issues. The course also describes how various emergency management services work together in a system of resources and capabilities.

Student Learning Outcomes

Organize emergency management functions, organizations, and activities using concepts and terms explained in the course.
Explain the all hazard emergency management process that integrates the resources of local, State, and Federal governments and voluntary and business assets.
Explain the local, State, and Federal roles in emergency management.
Explain what citizens can do to protect themselves in emergencies.
Describe the elements of an integrated emergency management system.
Discuss the role of individuals and organizations, as well as their relationships with one another, in emergency management.
Explain why teams are necessary for emergency management.
Explain social, political, and economic implications of a disaster.
Recognize opportunities for self-help and empowerment in emergency management.
Describe the levels of responsibility in the National Incident Management System.

Prerequisite: None