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Introduction to Emergency Management

Course Description

The intent of this course is to introduce participants to the practice and concepts of emergency management.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for, but not limited to:

• City personnel with a role in the EOC
• Partner agencies, such as Capital Health Region, EPCOR and ATCO
• Non-government agencies such as Salvation Army, Canadian Red Cross
• Volunteer organizations such as ARES
• Police, fire and EMS responders

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, you should be able to:

• 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, provincial, and federal governments and voluntary and business assets.
• Explain the local, provincial, federal, and roles of the public in emergency management. Explain what the public can do to protect themselves in emergencies.
• Describe the elements of an emergency management program.
• Discuss the role of individuals and organizations, as well as their relationships with one another, in emergency management.
• Explain the importance of networking to emergency management.
• Explain the social, political, and economic implications of a disaster.
• Recognize opportunities for self-help and empowerment in emergency management.

Prerequisites

None

Length

This is a self study guide that takes approximately 5 hours to complete.