EMMC 435 - Disasters,WMD,and Terrorism

Institution:

University of Southern California

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Description:

Introduces EMS response involving large-scale natural disasters and weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Explores prehospital and hospital treatment. Evaluates current issues facing EMS personnel. Crisis and consequence management, theories of terrorism response, and state and federal resources. Discusses interagency roles, overview of social and psychological aspects, policy development and the media, comparison of response protocols of disaster versus terrorist incidents.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.usc.edu/

Phone Number:

(213) 740-2311

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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