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May 02, 2024
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EM 157 - Public Information2 Credits This course will prepare students to support emergency management public information operations, including integration with a Joint Information System, use of a Joint Information Center, coordination with on-scene public information officers, use of alert and warning systems, emergency and routine information distribution (including media and social media), and ensuring appropriate messaging for the whole community.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note This course is part of the EM program. It is shared with and taught by Pierce College Fees
Quarters Typically Offered 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. This course will also help, those wishing to work in the marketing or Public Information Officer field. Active Date 20230320T11:45:51
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline
- Introduction to Public Information
- Characteristics/responsibilities of a Public Information Officer
- Ethics, Legal Issues and Policies
- The Media
- Gathering and disseminating Information
- The Joint Information Center and the Joint Information System
- Reaching the Whole Community
Student Learning Outcomes Describe characteristics and responsibilities that make an effective public information officer.
Describe guidelines for department policies, which guide public information functions.
Describe purpose, elements, and roles in a joint information system/joint information system.
Describe various types of alert and warning systems.
Identify access and functional needs that must be addressed in public messaging.
Create messages that are appropriate for specific audiences and platforms.
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