EMHS 130 - Role and Scope of the Public Information Officer

Credits: 3

Description
This course provides students with the basic skills needed to perform public information duties as they relate to emergency management. It focuses on the definition of the job of the public information officer (PIO) as well as the skills needed for that position. The course also covers the Joint Information System element of the National Incident Management System.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate effective media relations skills in public speaking and writing press releases for print, radio, and television.
Make basic public information decisions for policy setting.

Prerequisite: None