HS 401 - Fundamentals of Emergency Management

Institution:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

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Description:

3 Credits This course studies the various elements involved with planning for and responding to workplace, transportation, and natural disasters and emergencies. This course will adopt an all-hazards approach to the general and technical aspects of disaster planning and response, including the incident management system; alarm, warning, and communications systems; evacuation; medical response; search and rescue; media and information management; and business recovery. Case studies will be examined through the existing structures of government agencies such as FEMA, EPA, OSHA, FAA, NTSB, as well as local first responder organizations. Prerequisite: HS 301, HS 302, or consent of the instructor.

Credits:

0.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.erau.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 222-3728

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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