HSEM 102 - Introduction to Emergency Management

5 Credits

Provides groundwork on which emergency services can build a strong foundation for disaster and emergency management for homeland security in the 21st century. Addresses issues, policies, questions, best practices, and lessons learned through recent years. Standard on Emergency Management and exposure to new and developing theories, practices, and technology in emergency management.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Fall Online
Winter Online
Spring Online

Designed to Serve Those wishing to enter into or advance in the Emergency Management Field in both the private and public sectors.
Active Date 2015-12-04

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
A. Introduction to Emergency Management

B. Evolution of Guidelines and Standards

C. Laws and Authorities

D. Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Impact Analysis

E. Incident Prevention and Hazard Mitigation

F. Resource Management

G. Mutual Aid Agreements

H. Emergency Plans for All Hazards

I. Direction, Command, Control, and Coordination

J. Operational Procedures

K. Logistics and Facilities

L. Training

M. Crisis Communication and Public Information

N. Finance and Administration

Student Learning Outcomes
Identify and define essential elements of an effective emergency management program.

Identify and define the many roles, responsibilities and functions of the professional emergency manager.

Analyze the requirements of National Fire Protection Association 1600 standard and other national programs.

Identify and research questions regarding existing and emergent laws, regulations, and legal principles as applied in the context of emergency and disaster management.

Describe the actions taken in hazard identification

Examine and analyze the actions taken when planning for incident prevention and hazard mitigation.

Describe basic components of mutual aid systems.

Provide an overview of characteristics of disasters and their impact on population, infrastructure, and emergency management systems.

Explore and describe the components of an emergency plan and principles that guide the planning process.

Summarize emergency management field operations using incident management systems and the role of emergency operations centers in directing disaster response