CFTEA

Certificate in Emergency Management (powered by MindEdge)

Certificate in Emergency Management (powered by MindEdge)

Formats:  Self Paced

Emergency management is an expanding field, and emergency managers play a critical role in protecting communities at the local, state, tribal, and national levels. These courses will provide an overview of emergency management issues, including resource management, emergency operations plans, communication concerns, and the impact of U.S. laws.

Introduction to Emergency Management in the U.S.

 Estimated length: 10 hours
 Access Time: 180 days
 1 CEUs | 10 PDUs

Course Description

Emergency management is a critical and expanding field; climate change has increased the extent and frequency of natural disasters, and terrorism is a growing threat. Therefore, emergency managers play an increasingly vital role in protecting communities at the local, state, tribal, and national level. This course is designed for learners who are studying emergency management for the first time, preparing for a new career or job role in emergency management, or seeking to refresh their knowledge of foundational concepts.


Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Define emergency management, explain the principles of emergency management, and recognize the various roles and responsibilities of emergency managers
  • Identify the laws, authorities, and structures that shape and define emergency management in the U.S.
  • Explain the purpose of an emergency operations center (EOC) and describe how and when to activate the EOC
  • Recognize the components of a successful emergency management program, including financial planning, resource management, and exercise program management
  • Describe the components of a mitigation plan and recognize how mitigation actions can prevent emergencies or minimize the resulting damages
  • Identify the six steps of planning and outline an emergency operations plan
  • Distinguish between the various types of training and exercises
  • Recognize the key partners in response and their various roles and responsibilities, such as communicating with the public, saving lives, and clearing debris
  • Explain the purpose and goal of recovery and identify the short-term and long-term activities that facilitate recovery
  • Outline the steps in the Presidential Disaster Declaration process and identify the various kinds of assistance available to emergency managers

Key Features

  •  Expert-supported
  •  Mobile-friendly
  •  Accessible
  •  Badge and credit-awarding
  •  Games & Flashcards
  •  Video content
  •  Real-world case studies
  •  Audio-enabled in app

 

Notes

This course has an “Ask the Expert” feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

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