EM 120 - All-Hazards Emergency Planning

3 Credits

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts, systems, and processes that guide and support effective emergency management planning, including the history and rationale behind planning. Emphasis will be placed on hazard/risk analysis, planning as an integral component of the National Preparedness System (NPS), and planning with the whole community, including functional and access needs populations.

Pre-requisite(s) EM 102 with min 2.0
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
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 20230320T11:45:44

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

History and Rationale Behind Planning
Risk Assessment
Planning With the Whole Community
Preparedness and Continuity Planning
Strategic Planning and the Planning Process
Hazard Mitigation Mission Area Planning
Response Mission Area Planning
Recovery Mission Area Planning
Single or Special Topics Planning

Student Learning Outcomes
Describe the historical basis of and rationale behind the modern emergency management planning processes and requirements.

Demonstrate how emergency planning is integrated throughout all aspects of the practice of emergency management.

Describe how the elements of risk analysis (i.e., frequency and consequence of hazards) inform and guide the creation of emergency management plans.

Explain why centering emergency planning on the concept of planning with the whole community, including functional and access needs populations, from the creation through the activation phase creates better plans.

Describe the components of an emergency plan, including principles that guide the planning process, and resources/national standards that can be used in the planning process for all types of emergency planning.